Photography BA (Hons) at Coventry University

This course aims to support the development of independent, creative, critical and adaptable photographers with the professional skills to respond to an evolving industry. Are you passionate about photography and ready to develop your technical skills, creative ideas and critical eye? Explore your personal style and build a portfolio that shows your creative development and interests.

Faculty: Art, Design, Film and Fashion  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: November 2026, January 2027, March 2027, May 2027, July 2027  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one: Creative Thinking, Processes and Materials, Professional Contexts, Creative Practice. Year two: Concepts and Approaches, Platforms and Publics, Culture and Place, Photography Narratives. Final year: Independent Exploration, Critical Practice, Professional Futures, Independent Realisation.

Career pathways

Like all of our creative courses, Photography is very much practice-led and informed by research and critical thinking. Throughout your course, you will be encouraged to develop projects that enable you to determine which fields you wish to specialise in, while at the same time building a portfolio of work which will stand out from the crowd.

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