BA (Hons) Photography at Arts University Plymouth

Programme overview

A photography degree specialising in lens-based image-making for the creative industries, with a focus on fashion, editorial, heritage and culture, and commercial production. Students also explore how emerging technologies such as AI are shaping photography.

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time (7 part-time) with Integrated Foundation year | Study mode: full-time; part-time; optional sandwich year (placements and internships) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Studio and location practice covering image production, lighting, styling, creative direction, retouching and post-production, plus photography's role in storytelling, identity and culture. Year One units: Methods & Materials, Encountering Place, Exploring Subject and Platforms of Exchange. Year Two: Speculative Strategies, Global Challenges, Ideas & Audience and Emergent Practice, with an optional sandwich year of placements and internships. Year Three: Research & Development, Publication, Positioning Practice and Final Project.

Career pathways

Career opportunities include Photographers, Photographic Assistants, Creative Directors, Creative Producers, Digital Operators, Filmmakers, Museum/Archive Photographers, Content Creators and Curators.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104-120 UCAS points from an Art & Design Foundation Diploma, A-levels, BTEC Extended Diploma (MMM), Access to HE Art & Design, T-Levels, Irish/Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, International Baccalaureate or international equivalents; portfolio required. Applicants with less traditional routes are considered on portfolio and creative experience. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or equivalent, e.g. PTE Academic 50, WAEC English C4). UCAS code W645 (3-year) / W600 (4-year Integrated Foundation); institution code P65.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). BA (Hons) full-time UK fee; part-time £5,025 per year; Integrated Foundation route same rate Source

International applicants: GBP 18,000 a year (2027/28). BA (Hons) full-time EU & international fee; scholarships of up to £2,000 per year may be available Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time; 4 years full-time (7 part-time) with Integrated Foundation ye

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/177c015c-f832-3827-4d85-8a0bc7a784e4/photography?studyYear=2027

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