Program Overview

Photography BA Honours

Overview

Our Photography BA offers a dynamic and comprehensive approach to the study of photography, combining creative exploration and technical expertise with critical thinking and professional skills. The course enables you to develop a strong, individual creative voice by engaging with photography across a wide range of genres and practices, from fine art and documentary to fashion and commercial work.

Course Structure

The Photography BA and Fashion Photography BA begin with a shared first year, before branching into specialised pathways. These pathways, along with a variety of optional modules, provide you with the opportunity to customise your degree and expertise according to your interests and career objectives.

Year 1

• Constructing Photographs
• Creativity and Collaboration
• Expanded and Immersive Photography
• Fashion Photography and the Street
• Photography: Image and Idea
• Photography in the Street: Documentary

Year 2

• CGI and Photography
• Collaborative Practices
• Developing a Photographic Voice
• Photobooks, Magazines and Zines
• The Networked Photograph
• The Self-Directed Brief
• Videography
• Work-Based and Placement Learning

Placement Year

Between Years 2 and 3, you may undertake an optional year-long placement. If you take advantage of this option, you'll undertake an additional year-long Industry Placement Year module running parallel to your work placement, and your final degree award will be BA (Hons) Photography/BA Honours – Fashion Photography with Professional Experience.

Year 3

• Photography Final Project
• Photography Major Project Research
• Professional Futures
• Research Project

Entry Requirements

• A Levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

Portfolio Guidance

Applicants should submit a portfolio of creative practical work that illustrates a range of skills, talents and interests within the photographic field. The portfolio should evidence creative engagement and project work. An interest in both photographic practice and photographic theory and a high standard of oral and written English is desired.

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £1,580 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,830 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application.

Supporting You

Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.

Course Location

Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.