BA (Hons) Photography

This course will help you to explore the world of photography both as a craft and as a business, honing the technical skills you will need to shine and the business and commercial skills you’ll need to flourish.

You’ll study different styles and forms of photography, developing a portfolio that showcases your skills and gives you a solid grounding in all areas of the trade, from commercial studio photography to fine art. You’ll also have the chance to select optional units that enable you to explore your own areas of interest in greater depth.

Entrepreneurial skills

You’ll learn the entrepreneurial skills needed to survive in a competitive yet hugely rewarding industry. You’ll begin to develop your network of professional contacts from the very start of your course, leaving you well placed to find a staff or agency role as well as having the business acumen and understanding to start your own business or work as a freelancer.

Access to equipment

Throughout the course you’ll have access to industry-standard cameras, lighting, studio space and image manipulation software, while an optional 30-week work placement can give you the chance to begin building your network of contacts as well as adding to your experience.

Professional photographers

The course has been designed working closely with professional photographers from a wide variety of backgrounds. The aim is to enable you to graduate as a photographer with a solid grounding in all areas of the discipline but, crucially, one that also understands that talent alone does not guarantee success. You’ll learn how to network, how to develop a strong portfolio, and how to make a successful career as a freelancer or starting your own business.

UCAS code W690

A Foundation Year is available on this course. See page 64 for more information

Key Information

Duration and delivery: 3 years full-time with an optional 4-week placement, or 4 years full-time with a 30-week placement

Entry requirements: 104 - 120 tariff points

Required subjects: None

If English is not your first language: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each component or equivalent

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Key areas of study

Principles of Photography | Concept to Image | Understanding Media | Craft & Specialisms | Media Perspectives | Concept & Project Development | Industry Research Project | Graduate Project