Join us at the Northern Centre of Photography and develop your photographic skills in state-of-the-art facilities. Be guided by our photographic experts and specialist technicians. Gain the confidence, knowledge and skills to start a successful career in the creative industries.
Overview
Our Film Production and Photography courses are 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023). BA (Hons) Photography, Video and Digital Imaging provides you with the wide-ranging skills needed for success in today’s photographic industries and beyond. You’ll learn how to make high quality digital and traditional images in our professional photography studios, digital production suites and photographic darkrooms. Learn how to tell compelling stories about the things that matter to you with guidance from our expert team of practising photographers. Develop your own distinct visual language and acquire the skills and contacts to get your work out into the world. Our students have gone on to work in a whole range of areas such as medical, music, sports and events photography, working as studio and gallery assistants, curating, running commercial photography businesses, teaching, community and social work and publishing.
Why us?
- Our Film Production and Photography courses are 1st in the UK (Guardian University Guide, 2023)
- Join our unique creative community, working alongside professionals in the North East Photography Network (NEPN)
- Hone your skills in our darkrooms, studios and digital suites housed in our dedicated facility, the Northern Centre of Photography (NCP). Learn more about our new facilities at the NCP.
- Be inspired by our team of award-winning teaching and technical experts
Course structure
This course is structured so that you'll explore different approaches and styles of photography and moving image to build your skills, your creative approaches, and understanding of the practice as you develop your own aesthetic and intellectual position as an image maker.
You'll have opportunities to experiment and challenge yourself, present your ideas to your peers, and test your work in the real world.
Facilities
Our Photography courses are situated at the Northern Centre of Photography. The University provides excellent facilities and industry-standard software so it's easy to make a seamless transition from your studies to the workplace.
Career ready
Graduates from this course are creative individuals who work in a broad range of careers. This may be in directly related areas such as the music and fashion press, medical, sports and event photography, as well as people-facing professions such as teaching and marketing. Graduates have also taken up internships using their creative and management skills and established their own small businesses, operating throughout the country.

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