Photography, BA (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A practical BA developing multi-skilled photographers with critical and vocational awareness of photography's role in society. Learning combines intensive workshops, practical work, research, study visits, lectures, seminars and tutorials with experienced practitioners. Taught through block learning.

Faculty: School of Arts and Media | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026, September 2027 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules progress from Experiment and Explore, Photographic Production, Ways of Seeing and Visual Narratives in year 1, to Exploring Aesthetics, Creative Contexts, Critical Practices and Creative Outputs, and finally Industry Development, Research-informed Practice, Professional Publications and Professional Showcase.

Career pathways

Graduates work as freelance, fashion, commercial, sports, medical and exhibiting photographers and photographic assistants, and in digital editing, filmmaking and further study.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 104 - 112 points at A2; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; BTEC Diploma: D*D-D*D*; Pass Access Course: 104 - 112 Points; International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 104 - 112 points from Higher Level subjects; T Level: M; IELTS: grade 6.0 with no subscore lower than 5.5; GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent; Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026, September 2027

Duration: 3 years

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