
Photography FdA
Course Overview - Photography FdA
The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.
Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.
Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.
A sound knowledge of the history of photography and awareness of contempo...
The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.<br/><br/>Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.<br/><br/>Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.<br/><br/>A sound knowledge of the history of photography and awareness of contemporary developments will support and underpin your photographic practice and encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on our society and culture in Wales and beyond.
Course Information
2 options available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2026
Campus
Merthyr Tydfil College
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W640
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.
Access to HE Diploma
P:45
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
PPP
A level
D,D
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
A*
D
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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,500 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £12,300 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |