BA (Hons) Commercial Photography at University of East London

Programme overview

Immerse yourself in our BA (Hons) Commercial Photography degree. This Commercial Photography course will prepare you for a diverse career in fields like fashion, editorial, beauty, advertising, and architectural photography. What exactly is commercial photography?

Faculty: School of Architecture, Computing and Engineering | Department: Department of Architecture & Visual Arts | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Develop the skills you need to confidently navigate your future career. You’ll engage in real-world professional activities like networking simulations, mock interviews, and digital branding exercises, supported by industry guest speakers and career coaches. Modules include Contextual Studies 1, Practice 1, Experimentation and Application 1A, Experimentation and Application 1B, Research into Practice 1, Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth), Contextual Studies 2, Practice 2.

Career pathways

Commercial photography sits at the intersection of art and business, and graduates from this course have gone on to work across fashion, editorial, product, interior and corporate photography. Alumni have found roles at Net-a-Porter Group, White Rabbit Studio and Espero Studio.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS points (standard offer); 64 UCAS points (contextual offer); A Levels in at least two subjects; BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual); BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual); Access to HE Diploma; T Levels; International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level; GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English; GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics. English: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking (or recognised equivalent).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year; subject to change Source

International applicants: GBP 16,020 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition fee per year Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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