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Since it was established by Magnum photographer David Hurn in 1973, BA (Hons) Documentary Photography has established itself internationally as one of the premier courses at which to study documentary photography. USW has a history of 100 years of photography, and over 40 years of teaching Documentary Photography behind us.
Our definition of ‘documentary’ is broad. It blends the traditions of documentary storytelling with the most exciting innovations in contemporary photography. On this Documentary Photography degree, you’ll learn how to think critically and independently,...
Since it was established by Magnum photographer David Hurn in 1973, BA (Hons) Documentary Photography has established itself internationally as one of the premier courses at which to study documentary photography. USW has a history of 100 years of photography, and over 40 years of teaching Documentary Photography behind us.<br/><br/>Our definition of ‘documentary’ is broad. It blends the traditions of documentary storytelling with the most exciting innovations in contemporary photography. On this Documentary Photography degree, you’ll learn how to think critically and independently, and you’ll gain the technical skills to communicate your ideas in the most effective way.<br/><br/>Our Documentary Photography students regularly win the industry’s most prestigious awards. These include Lua Ribeira and Sam Laughlin, who were joint winners in the 2017 Jerwood/Photoworks Award. Lua Ribeira was also runner up in the prestigious 2016 Bar Tur Photobook Award. Daragh Soden made the Irish Times ’50 People To Watch In 2017’ list. Other winners included Sam Ivin, (Student Work Category of PDN’s Photo Annual 2015); Yasmin Balai, (2nd in IAFOR Documentary Photography Award) 2015 and Mira Andres (winner of the ESPY Award 2015).
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
23/09/2024
Campus
Cardiff
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Course Code
7G84
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaPass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include an Art & Design related subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)GCSE/National 4/National 5The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)A levelT LevelPass (C and above) Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art & Design related subject |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
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EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 | |
International | £12,600 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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