Photography

Develop your visual voice on BA(Hons) Photography, studying in the creative hub of Bristol. Access industry standard studios, get experience through live briefs, build professional connections and create a standout portfolio. Graduate ready for careers across editorial, fashion, fine art and beyond.

Why study a degree in photography?
Images are everywhere. Studying photography enables you to understand the language of images and develop your 'visual voice' to communicate effectively and with confidence.

It helps you understand the contexts in which images exist and circulate, and locate opportunities to get your images published, exhibited and commissioned.

Becoming a photography professional opens doors to a wide range of careers within a global landscape of creative industries.

Why UWE Bristol?
Study BA(Hons) Photography in Bristol, a vibrant city with a thriving arts and media scene. Based at Bower Ashton Studios within our City Campus, you’ll access industry-standard facilities, digital media studios and specialist workshops that support both traditional and innovative practices.

Our Photography degree encourages you to develop a distinctive visual style while working across editorial, documentary, fashion, advertising and fine art. You’ll gain real-world experience through live briefs, professional partnerships, exhibitions and talks from industry experts.

With strong links to innovative regional photography organisations such as Bristol Photography Festival and IC Visual Lab, you’ll gain valuable industry connections. You'll also showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.

Where can it take me?
Our graduates work in fields from editorial and fashion to movie stills and medical photography. Employers include the BBC, Sunday Times Magazine and the Tate.

Past students have assisted photographers such as Steve McCurry, Zed Nelson and Tim Walker, and have been published and exhibited in FT Weekend, Vogue Italia, Oh Comely, The Photographers Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate.

Graduates have also established important collectives and exhibiting networks such as The Lost Light Recordings, Loupe Magazine and Splash and Grab.

Some graduates go on to further study at Master's level, including our own postgraduate MA Photography course.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.