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BA (Hons) Fashion Photography (Top-up) at London Metropolitan University

London Metropolitan University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This is a top-up version of our Fashion Photography BA degree. A top-up degree is the final year (Level 6) of an undergraduate degree course and is for those who have a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma or equivalent qualification, or those wishing to study the final year of their degree in London. Our film and photography courses are ranked second in the UK overall, according to the Guardian University Guide 2026.

Faculty: School of Art, Architecture and Design  |  Duration: 1 year full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules: Critical and Contextual Studies: Dissertation (Photography and Fashion Photography), Looking and Making 3, Major Project, Professional Practice 2: Fashion Photography.

Career pathways

At a time when the skills of flexible working are in demand, photography graduates are well-positioned to succeed in the contemporary world of work. Completion of the Fashion Photography (Top-up) BA degree will equip you with all the skills and knowledge needed to work in roles such as picture editing, post-production, fashion and editorial photography, art galleries, magazines, modelling agencies, picture libraries and in technical and creative industries.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have one of the following: 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/ FdSc) or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject; 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution; a portfolio interview; We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. Portfolios and interviews; Your portfolio should be selective, but have enough work to show a range of your interests and talents. We are interested in seeing how you develop a project from beginning to end, not only finished work. If you cannot bring certain pieces of your work to your portfolio interview, please take photographs and include them. Physical portfolio; If you are coming in person to your interview we strongly suggest bringing a physical portfolio of work. Things to bring: Sketchbooks – we love to see your sketchbooks with ideas and notes, even if they are messy. Examples of the development of a project from start to finish and the final outcome. Some work that you are really proud of and want to talk about. Some work that shows you experimenting with different processes. Digital portfolio; If you are submitting an online application, please follow these guidelines.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 21,000 a year (2027/28). Full-time, September 2027 entry Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

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