Program Overview

Introduction to the Fashion Photography BA (Hons) Course

The Fashion Photography BA (Hons) course at London Metropolitan University is designed to encourage students to approach photographic practices through challenging and exciting projects. With strong industry links and a team of internationally renowned academics and practitioners, this course provides students with an in-depth understanding of visual aesthetics, concepts, and techniques of image production and consumption.

Why Study Fashion Photography at London Met?

By studying Fashion Photography at London Met, students gain proficient knowledge of conceptual and technical skills essential in today's fast-paced, image-led world. The course is accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP), and London Met's film and photography courses are ranked second in the UK overall, according to the Guardian University Guide 2026. Students have access to high-end facilities and equipment, including photographic studios, industry-standard cameras, film processing suites, black and white and color darkrooms, as well as digital processing suites.

Course Structure and Modules

The course consists of various modules, including:

• Critical and Contextual Studies (Photography and Fashion Photography) 1, 2, and 3
• Looking and Making 1, 2, and 3
• Project Work 1 and 2
• Techniques: Photography
• Professional Practice 1: Photography and Professional Practice 2: Fashion Photography
• Major Project

Each module is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of fashion photography, from the history and theory of photography to practical skills and professional practice.

Entry Requirements

To be eligible for the Fashion Photography BA (Hons) course, applicants must have:

• A minimum of grades BBC in three A levels in art or design subjects (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification)
• A portfolio interview
• English language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience gained prior to starting university could count towards the course at London Met. Students can find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

Assessment

There are no exams on this course. Instead, students are assessed through practical and written coursework at the end of each year and throughout the course. Students receive valuable verbal and written feedback as their work progresses.

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Fashion Photography BA (Hons) course have a high rate of employability, with success stories including roles in picture editing, post-production, fashion and editorial photography, galleries, magazines, modeling agencies, picture libraries, and technical and creative industries. Careers open to graduates include fashion and the visual arts as freelance or in-house photographers, magazine editors, art directors, media and advertising professionals, as well as careers in further and higher education.

Additional Costs

Please note that, in addition to the tuition fee, there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of the course and not required to complete the course, but which students may find helpful. The costs of these are additional to the tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.