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BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

University of Gloucestershire, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Exploring the world through your lens, youll have the opportunity to work on documentary projects abroad with recent third-year projects being undertaken in Thailand, the Caribbean, Iceland, the Philippines, and Israel. Youll also be inspired by professional photographers in lectures with recent guests including VII photographer Laura El-Tantawy; documentary and interiors photographer, Marc Wilson; documentary photographer Julian Germaine and press photographer, Neil Turner. Youll develop a professional portfolio of photography from which to launch your career as a photojournalist and documentary photographer and study a range of exciting modules covering photography on-location, moving, and still image. Youll produce in-depth coverage of news topics and important societal issues and collaborate with fellow students to edit and publish your best work in an annual newspaper.

General Eligibility

96 – 120 UCAS tariff points, CCC – BBB at A levels, MMM – DDM at BTEC, or a Merit in your T-Level.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

All students must complete these modules:

  • Image, Form and Meaning

  • The Photojournalist

  • The Photostory

  • Street & Studio

  • Photojournalism Fundamentals

  • Photography: History, Ideas and C

2 Year 2

All students must complete these modules:

  • The Photograph

  • Post-truth and Fake News

  • Professional Practice

  • Documentary Film Making

  • Documentary Perspectives

  • Darkroom: People and Landscape

3 Year 3

All students must complete these modules:

  • Reflections on the Real

  • Dissertation: Major Research Project

  • Major Project

  • The Working Professional

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

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