Photography (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons)

Images are everywhere. Studying photography enables you to understand the language of images and develop your visual voice to communicate effectively and with confidence.<br/><br/>Becoming a photography professional opens doors to a wide range of careers within a global landscape of creative industries.<br/><br/>BA(Hons) Photography offers a vibrant, collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction and expert input, all underpinned by theory and critique.<br/><br/>Explore traditional tools and the latest technology in our production and fabrication workshops. Work across all areas of the discipline, from editorial and documentary to fashion, advertising and fine art.<br/><br/>Work to briefs set and assessed by external individuals and organisations, including photographers, filmmakers, publishers, clothing labels, musicians and festivals.<br/><br/>Attend talks from creative professionals and visit photographers studios, agencies and picture libraries. Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>Past students have assisted photographers such as Martin Parr, Steve McCurry, Zed Nelson and Tim Walker, and have been published and exhibited in FT Weekend, Vogue Italia, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate.

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.<br/><br/>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 90% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2021/22, published 2024).<br/><br/>You'll also be studying in one of Time Out’s world’s top 50 cities (2025). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.<br/><br/>Start your Clearing journey with UWE Bristol today!