Documentary Photography - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A three-year BA (Hons) in documentary photography at the Cardiff campus, focused on telling real stories and building a portfolio. Students work in photography production suites, darkrooms and fabrication studios and receive personal mentoring.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year one modules include What is Documentary?, Photographer as Observer, The Narrative, Digital Storytelling, Documentary Themes and Documentary Contexts. The course covers fine-print, photobooks, exhibition production, digital storytelling and documentary filmmaking.

Career pathways

Freelance photographer, photojournalist, picture editor, filmmaker and photobook designer.

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Application information

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points or above. A-level: BCC to include a relevant art and design subject. Welsh Baccalaureate: Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate and BC-CC at A-level including a relevant art and design subject. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in a relevant subject. Access to HE Diploma: pass with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above). GCSEs: minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or equivalent, with individual circumstances considered. Contextual offers may be made on the basis of background and circumstances using UCAS data.

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). International full-time fee, stated per year Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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