BA (Hons) Photography at Kingston University

Programme overview

9 in the UK for Film Production & Photography (The Guardian University Guide 2027).

Faculty: Kingston School of Art | Duration: 3 years full time | Study mode: full-time | Intake: 2027 | Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You'll develop your creativity and photography through workshops and self-initiated projects. A programme of seminars, lectures, workshops and tutorials will enhance your learning and prepare you for your professional future. Year 1 - core modules: Contextualising Contemporary Practice: Photography, Independent Photography Practice, Photographic Production Processes, Modes of Presentation for Photographers. Year 2 - core modules: Photography and Process, Professional Practice and Presentation, Critical Issues in Photography: Research and Practice, Independent Critical Practice. Final year - core modules: Independent Research Project in Critical and Historical Studies, Professional Practice, Final Major Project, Future Skills Apply.

Career pathways

Our graduates have progressed to roles in editorial, studio photography, fashion, documentary, picture editing, styling, archival and web management and roles within the film industry. Examples of roles include: ; editorial, fashion, advertising photographer ; photojournalist ; artist ; curator ; photographic assistant / technician ; software trainer ; studio and gallery assistant ; stylist ; picture editor ; web designer ; art director ; art buyer

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Application information

Entry requirements

Entry 2027: UCAS tariff points: 112–128: The typical offer for this course is 112–128 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications in Art & Design subjects. You could achieve this with: A-levels: BBC or A*CD; BTEC Extended Diploma: Distinction Merit Merit; Foundation Diploma in Art and Design: Distinction; Access to HE Diploma: 112 UCAS points, normally with 21 Distinctions, 21 Merits and 3 at Pass; IB Diploma: 26–28 points. Please submit a portfolio in digital format, 15–20 pages in length. A project may be spread over several pages or take up just one. English language: Academic IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no element below 5.5. UCAS code: W640.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Home (UK) full-time annual tuition fee for entry in 2027/28 Source

International applicants: GBP 22,900 a year (2027/28). International Year 1 fee for entry in 2027/28; later years: Year 2 (2028/29): £23,800, Year 3 (2029/30): £24,800 Source

Intake: 2027

Duration: 3 years full time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/courses/de88c7b5-ee7a-5a83-96ef-dfd5f6a5c1a2/course?studyYear=2027

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