Documentary Photography Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Documentary Photography Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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.
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.
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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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A04-E24
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include an Art & Design related subject.
T Level
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art & Design related subject
UCAS Tariff
To include an Art & Design related subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include an Art & Design related subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
To include an Art & Design related subject.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, EU | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International | £17,200 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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