BA (Hons) Photography at University of West London

Programme overview

Are you looking for a photography degree that will help you develop your own individual style behind the camera and put you on a path towards a creative career? Throughout our BA (Hons) Photography course, you will experience many different aspects of photography and acquire a solid overall grounding in the medium. You will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 - 7 years part-time; 1 year top-up | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On this photography course, you will produce creative work which combines a strong conceptual and aesthetic approach with high-technical quality The aim is for you to experience many different photographic mediums and build a comprehensive all-round skill set. For example, recent workshop activities have included: Our strong and enthusiastic team of teaching staff and guest lecturers bring a wealth of experience to your studies. We pride ourselves on our close contact with our students through small group discussions and tutorials. Modules include: Introduction to Photography: Identity; Photographic Histories; Experimental Approaches to Image Production; Introduction to Photography: Place; Exhibiting Photographs; What is Documentary?; Technologies of Seeing; Photography Theory; Narrative Photography; The Photographic Object.

Career pathways

There is a range of careers and jobs for photography graduates. You may decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Job roles include: photographer; photographer’s assistant; retoucher; picture editor; researcher; Career paths; advertising.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A-Levels at grade C, C and C, or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T-Levels. You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: 06W642, W642, W645.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027); Top-up (1 year, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 5 - 7 years part-time; 1 year top-up

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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