Course Overview

On this dynamic course, you'll discover new and innovative ways of working and engage with traditional and alternative photographic processes. 

Working at an industry level, you'll research, experiment and innovate to build a unique creative portfolio in a collaborative environment. Underpinning your practice will be a grounding in photography's history, theory, professional contexts and working methods.

You will:

• Explore and develop your ideas through workshop-based teaching, with sessions in our Learning Hub, around the campus and beyond

• Access state-of-the-art photography facilities, including studios and darkrooms, and a range of digital and analogue cameras

• Engage in creative collaborations and work experience with a range of industry professionals and organisations, building your professionalism and expertise in a creative enterprise

• Shape your practice by working with tutors who are practising artists, photographers, curators, writers and thinkers

• Have the chance to experiment with your work and produce unique outcomes

• Exhibit your work throughout the degree, gaining feedback along the way and testing new ways of audience engagement

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an interview day or audition to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or give a performance, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.  

Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) three-year degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with placement year 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points


BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree
with Integrated Foundation Year 80 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. 

Part Time Work Details

Twenty hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. If English is not your first language, you must meet the same standard, equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.