Photography - BA (Hons) at University of South Wales

Programme overview

A photography degree accredited by the Association of Photographers, the only course in Wales to meet its quality criteria. Assessment is 100% coursework with no exams, and students work in two studios with digital, analogue, lighting, fabrication and print facilities.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Pontypridd, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year One builds technical and conceptual groundwork; later years apply skills to industry-relevant projects alongside professionals, leading to a significant final-year body of work. Learning includes workshops, lectures, seminars, tutorials, gallery visits, field trips and industry briefs.

Career pathways

Photographer (advertising, art, fashion, architecture, events), medical photography and forensic imaging, publishing, curation, retouching, studio management, photography assistant and education.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points 96 or above. A-level CCC including a relevant art and design subject; Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate with grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate plus CC at A-level; BTEC Extended Diploma MMM in a relevant subject; Access to HE Diploma with at least 96 points; T Level Pass (C and above). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Applicants not meeting the criteria may be asked for a portfolio.

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

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years sandwich

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