Photography BA (Hons)

Course overview

Learn all the tools photography has at its disposal in the digital age to make striking images for the gallery, industry and beyond. Aspiring professional photographers will develop both technical and conceptual skills as they explore many styles and forms of image making. You can focus on fine art, fashion, commercial, or editorial photography and take part in both on and off-campus exhibitions, visits to local and regional galleries, workshops and visits from guest speakers working in both fine art and industry.

Explore the practice and theory of photography, practice your art in a supportive community, and enjoy access to professional staff and resources.

Study this course and you may be eligible for a £2,500 scholarship. An optional work placement year is included, at no extra cost.

Alongside the optional work placement year, you can gain valuable experience and engagement with the sector through our shorter work placements, internships and work experience opportunities.

Career opportunities

A large variety of unique options are open to you after graduating with a BA (Hons) Photography. The creative, research and professional skills gained open a broad range of careers possibilities, including:

• freelance and corporate photography industries (advertising, fashion, editorial, blogging, documentary and art photography)
• photo-related industries (art buyer, picture editor, publisher)
• art-related (curator, archivist, gallery admin)
• further education and academic (teaching, research, education)
• art directing
• entrepreneurship.