BA (Hons) Photography at University of Portsmouth

Immerse yourself in practical learning, acquiring essential skills in photography and cutting-edge technologies that will equip you for a career in the creative and cultural industries. Pursue your photographic interests on this BA (Hons) Photography degree, ensuring you are well-prepared for the dynamic landscape of the creative and cultural industries. You'll explore photographic practice through research, critical analysis and reflective experimentation to develop your knowledge and portfolio during your studies.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich with work placement  |  Study mode: full-time (sandwich/placement option)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

In each year, you need to study modules worth a total of 120 credits. Modules include Photography: Practice, Process and Research; Advanced Skills and Innovation; Photographic Critical Practices and Research; Photographic Practice and Project Development; Professional Practice and Freelance Experience; Body and Interior Space; The Hidden Lives of Things: Material Culture in the Early Modern World; Visions of the Past: the Artist/Designer As Historian; Visual Culture: Issues of Representation; Engaged Citizenship Through Interdisciplinary Practice.

Career pathways

When you finish the course, you'll have a range of options within the creative industries to start your career. You can also continue your studies to postgraduate level.

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