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BA (hons) photography
BA (hons) photography

BA (hons) photography

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in the industry.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:

  • A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences).

  • Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4).

  • Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media).

  • Merit at UAL Extended Diploma.

  • Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production).

  • OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum 

And 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

English Requirement

IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English language requirements page for more information.

All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.

Other Requirement

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience;

  • The quality of the personal statement;

  • A strong academic or other professional reference;

  • A combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Course Information

BA (Hons) Photography is a multi-genre course which celebrates all areas of photography through an expansive curriculum which includes creative and technical skills, contextual studies (photographic history, philosophy, and relationship to art history) and professional development.

The course is delivered by a team of professional photographers, artists, curators, and writers, supplemented by visiting tutors and speakers from the photography, arts and media industries. You will be taught through theme-based units linking professional, theoretical and practical elements of the course.

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

A huge variety of options are open to students after graduating from BA (Hons) Photography. The creative, research and professional skills gained on the course enable a broad range of careers possibilities, including:

  • Photographer (advertising, fashion, editorial, blogging, documentary and art photography)

  • Art buyers

  • Picture editors

  • Publishers

  • Curators

  • Archivists

  • Academics

  • Art directors

  • Entrepreneurs

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year

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