BA (Hons) Photography at University of Staffordshire

Programme overview

A long-established photography degree focused on photographs as intentional visual communication, developing conceptual, creative and technical skills. Students are encouraged to develop imaginative approaches to image-making and are taught by academics with creative industry experience, guest lecturers and Apple and Adobe certified technical instructors. Students on the course have been finalists in the Association of Photographers student awards.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a foundation year; 4 years with a placement year | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Stoke-on-Trent, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course develops conceptual, creative and technical image-making skills; optional modules in related creative areas include Still Life Through the Lens, with a placement year available.

Career pathways

Graduate destinations include freelance, medical, forensic and fashion photography, picture editing, account executive roles, photography agents, studio management, digital retouching, teaching, technical roles, food styling, gallery curation and exhibitions.

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Application information

Entry requirements

All applicants are individually assessed via portfolio review. Typical offer: 96 UCAS points; A-levels CCC; BTEC MMM. Access to HE Diploma: Pass with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points (reduced tariff offer for Access applicants). OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM. T Levels: minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass. Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers, Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales and Irish Leaving Certificate are accepted, with offers in line with standard requirements and possibly specific subject grades.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027; fee is for the first year, later years may change in line with UK government policy. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,285 a year (2027/28). Full-time study option, course starting September 2027. Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with a foundation year; 4 years with a placement year

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