COURSE OVERVIEW
Programme Specification
BA (Hons) Photography UCAS CODE W642 UCAS TARIFF 96 - 112 BA (Hons) 3 YEARS
BA (Hons) Photography UCAS CODE W642 UCAS TARIFF 96 - 112 BA (Hons) 3 YEARS
Photography plays a pivotal role in our technologically advancing world, serving as both a medium for capturing memories and a powerful tool for storytelling. It brings products, places, people, and brands to life, creating connections that transcend the visual. In collaboration with industry partners and through our affiliation with the Association of Photographers (AOP), our program spans a wide range of photographic practices, from traditional analogue darkroom techniques to cutting-edge digital studio workflows, post-production, and even emerging AI applications in the rapidly evolving digital landscape. With unrestricted access to industry-standard facilities, we provide an exceptional environment for students eager to apply and expand their creative and technical skills across various projects, examining the dynamic role of photography in society. Our program prepares graduates to excel in dynamic fields such as fashion, documentary, editorial, fine art, and beyond.
As photography is a profoundly creative discipline, we encourage students to explore, experiment, and develop their unique artistic voices. From an in-depth induction into our specialized studios and advanced camera equipment to mastery of a range of techniques, our students are equipped to cultivate their brand, vision, and style within the field.
Our course offers enriching opportunities, including exhibitions, short filmmaking, publication design, participation in live projects, competitions, and international travel. Guided by accomplished faculty members—many of whom are Fellows of the Higher Education Academy (HEA) and active photographers and filmmakers with extensive expertise—students receive both foundational and advanced instruction grounded in practical, technical, and theoretical knowledge.
Photography has the power to inspire social and environmental change, and through our program, you will harness this influence to create a meaningful impact, shaping narratives that resonate with audiences and inspire action.
The program is designed to help you develop a harmonious balance between your creative vision and the technical precision required to produce work across diverse photographic formats and outputs. Throughout the course, you will have access to industry-leading Canon, Sony, Hasselblad, and Phase One camera systems, along with a comprehensive range of professional-grade photographic equipment. Additionally, you’ll work in a fully equipped professional studio and darkroom, meticulously designed to prepare you for the demands of the photography industry.
This photography degree is housed in state-of-the-art facilities and led by a teaching staff actively engaged in the industry, ensuring you receive an exceptional, hands-on learning experience. The curriculum emphasizes both technical mastery and creative expression, empowering you with the skills necessary to succeed as a versatile practitioner. Whether capturing the world through your unique perspective, creating captivating photographic art, or executing client briefs on time and within budget, you’ll be equipped to produce striking, high-quality images that resonate with audiences.
Our graduates have gone on to further their studies or build successful careers in various fields, including editorial, documentary, fashion, advertising, photojournalism, sports photography, social portraiture, music, photo retouching, picture editing, publishing, curation, and education. All students are provided with professional training in Capture One, Adobe Lightroom, and the Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring that you are adept in industry-standard software and prepared to thrive in any professional setting.
Awards
Source Graduate online 2022
Ilford Student Awards 2022
Photo North Student Competition 2022
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2022
Portrait of Britain 2022
British Photography Awards 2021 (shortlisted)
Association of Photographers (AOP) Student Awards 2018, 2019 and 2021 – shortlist
EIZO Student Awards 2018 and 2019 - finalist
SONY World Photography Awards 2016 - final shortlist
Association of Photographers (AOP) Course of the Year 2017*
*The current degree is a successor to the 2016/2017 award-winning programme.
This photography degree is housed in state-of-the-art facilities and led by a teaching staff actively engaged in the industry, ensuring you receive an exceptional, hands-on learning experience. The curriculum emphasizes both technical mastery and creative expression, empowering you with the skills necessary to succeed as a versatile practitioner. Whether capturing the world through your unique perspective, creating captivating photographic art, or executing client briefs on time and within budget, you’ll be equipped to produce striking, high-quality images that resonate with audiences.
Our graduates have gone on to further their studies or build successful careers in various fields, including editorial, documentary, fashion, advertising, photojournalism, sports photography, social portraiture, music, photo retouching, picture editing, publishing, curation, and education. All students are provided with professional training in Capture One, Adobe Lightroom, and the Adobe Creative Suite, ensuring that you are adept in industry-standard software and prepared to thrive in any professional setting.
Awards
Source Graduate online 2022
Ilford Student Awards 2022
Photo North Student Competition 2022
Taylor Wessing Portrait Prize 2022
Portrait of Britain 2022
British Photography Awards 2021 (shortlisted)
Association of Photographers (AOP) Student Awards 2018, 2019 and 2021 – shortlist
EIZO Student Awards 2018 and 2019 - finalist
SONY World Photography Awards 2016 - final shortlist
Association of Photographers (AOP) Course of the Year 2017*
*The current degree is a successor to the 2016/2017 award-winning programme.

FACILITIES
You will work within a purpose-built environment with industry-standard equipment, software, techniques and facilities. A varied and intensive introduction allows you the opportunity to become technically competent and creatively aware with a broad range of relevant skills. As you progress, you’ll be encouraged to develop your work; your understanding and acquisition of transferable skills and develop your portfolio in your chosen specialist direction. Regular visits locally, nationally and internationally supplement your studies. Previous study visits include London, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin.


























