BA (Hons) Photography (Documentary Photojournalism) at University of Gloucestershire

Programme overview

With hands-on projects, live briefs and industry placements, you’ll learn from professional, working photographers and get published worldwide as you build an eye-catching portfolio. Our innovative course structure is designed to get you out doing what you love, not just sitting in lectures.

Department: Photography | Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time no fixed duration | Study mode: full-time, part-time | Intake: September 2027; September 2028 | Location: Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Compulsory modules. Level 4 (Year 1): Creating and Telling Stories, Skills for Still and Moving Image, The Zine, Creating Your Visual Language; Level 5 (Year 2): Communications For The Creative Industries (with Placement), People, Places and Society, Sport and Action Photography, Documentary Film making, The Gallery Setting; Level 6 (final year): Major Project Research and Development, The Creative Professional, Documentary Practice, Documentary Photojournalism Major Project.

Career pathways

Learn the key skills required to be a working photographer, get regularly published worldwide and how to make a living and a career from photography. The course is designed to empower you to become a highly employable force in the world of photography.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer: 96 – 120 UCAS tariff points (A-level CCC – BBB; BTEC MMM – DDM; T-level Pass). GCSE in English Lang/Lit and Maths at grade 4/C or above are usually required. UCAS code W650.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). First-year tuition fee for the full-time course; fees increase for subsequent years. Placement-year fee charged separately. Source

Intake: September 2027; September 2028

Duration: 3 years full-time; part-time no fixed duration

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