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

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

International Entry Requirements

• International Baccalaureate: 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
• Other international qualifications: We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications
• International Foundation courses: We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate
• English language requirements: IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component

Tuition Fees

• UK tuition fee: £1,589 (Price per 20-credit module)
• International tuition fee: £2,930 (Price per 20-credit module)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods: lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application
• Assessment types: practical, written exams, coursework

Supporting You

• Study support: workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
• Personal tutors: support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team: provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
• Extra-curricular activities: volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more

Course Location

• Harrow Campus: our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses
• Location: north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city centre by train

Related Courses

• Creative Media Arts BA Honours
• Fashion Photography BA Honours