Photography and Video

*This course was previously called Photography BA (Hons)

Our course offers a dynamic and comprehensive education that combines creativity and technical expertise. This course is tailored for aspiring photographers and videographers, we encourage you to push the boundaries of visual storytelling through both still and moving images. You’ll engage with a variety of practices, from traditional darkroom techniques to cutting-edge digital media, ensuring a well-rounded and versatile skill set.

This course focuses on both individual creativity and collaborative projects, fostering a dynamic studio environment where you can develop your artistic voice and professional expertise. The curriculum features hands-on workshops, industry-driven projects, and experimental practices, preparing you to excel in the evolving landscape of visual media.

Throughout the course, you will sharpen your technical skills while developing a critical understanding of visual culture and its societal influence. Our graduates emerge with a strong professional portfolio and the confidence to pursue diverse careers in photography, video production, and beyond.

Key features


• Boost your portfolio through working on live briefs for external clients and work experience opportunities at businesses such as the National Space Centre, FABRIC (formerly Dance4), Soft Touch Arts and Gymshark.



• We collaborate with top creative industries and media organizations, offering students unique opportunities for internships, projects, and real-world experience that enrich their learning journey.



• Participate in exhibitions, film festivals, and international exchange programmes, providing you with platforms to showcase your work and build a global network of creative professionals.



• Learn with industry standard equipment and spaces to ensure you are equipped with a versatile skill set that includes technical proficiency, creative thinking, and professional experience, ensuring strong career prospects.



• Engage in cutting-edge research within visual culture, media theory, and innovative practices, contributing to the field and expanding your critical understanding of contemporary issues.



• The award-winning Vijay Patel Building provides an ideal environment for both traditional and modern photography and video production techniques. You will be able to work in state-of-the-art digital video editing suites, video and stills studios, digital imaging labs, HD digital recording facilities and large format and traditional black and white darkroom.



• Benefit from block teaching, where most students study one subject at a time. A simple timetable will allow you to really engage with your learning, receive regular feedback and assessments, get to know your course mates and enjoy a better study-life balance.

At DMU, the focus is on your future - with work experience opportunities on every course, an employability-boosting careers award, and industry-led course content, you'll be well prepared to start your career.

You’ll get guaranteed work experience opportunities with UK and overseas placements, internships, and personalised training. DMU has been named the UK’s Best University for Work Experience (RateMyPlacement 2024 & 2025), offering personalised careers support, industry connections, and placements with global names like Rolls-Royce and Adobe.

DMU is one of only a few universities where you’ll benefit from modular, block teaching where you’ll study one subject at a time for deeper learning and better results.

Situated in the heart of Leicester, a vibrant student-friendly city, the campus is just a short walk from everything the city has to offer. Its central location means you can hop on a train and be in cities like London, Birmingham and Nottingham in around an hour or less.