BA (Hons) Photography at Norwich University of the Arts

BA (Hons) Photography focuses on personal practice and technical craft, along with an in-depth understanding of photography’s application in a contemporary context. From location and studio lighting to the latest digital imaging techniques, our AOP-accredited course gives you the opportunity to develop diverse and transferable skills in our industry-standard photography studio.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with Integrated Foundation Year; plus optional Level 5 Diploma year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core units: Creative Learning (40 credits), Explore and Experiment (80 credits). Year 2 core units: Global Concepts (80 credits), Directions (40 credits). Final Year core units: Research and Preparation (40 credits), Resolution and Career Development (80 credits). Options: optional Integrated Foundation Year, optional Level 5 Diploma year.

Career pathways

Industry engagement and employability are supported throughout the course, to help you understand how to apply your personal practice in a professional context. Typical career paths: Photographer, Photographic assistant, Digital assistant, Studio assistant, Curator, Art director, Producer, Image producer, Picture editor, Digital retoucher, CGI artist, Teaching technician, Picture librarian, Photographer’s agent, Picture researcher, Fine Art Practitioner.

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