| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) | Full-time, Sandwich | 3 - 4 years | September | - | - |
Overview
Pursue your photographic interests on this BA (Hons) Photography degree, ensuring you are well-prepared for the dynamic landscape of the creative and cultural industries.
You'll explore photographic practice through research, critical analysis and reflective experimentation to develop your knowledge and portfolio during your studies.
Experiment in our cutting edges photography studios, digital suite, loan store and darkroom. Engage with advanced technologies like computer-generated imagery (CGI) and virtual reality (VR) in our state-of-the-art facilities.
You'll have the chance to gain professional experience through optional work placements, to showcase your work at exhibitions, and to attend guest lectures and networking events with renowned photographers to gain industry insights and prepare for future opportunities.
You'll also collaborate with students studying related subjects to expand your creative horizons and foster shared learning.
After you graduate, you’ll have many career options at your fingertips. Want to work for a business or by yourself on client projects? Planning to pursue a postgraduate degree? Join the 94% of our graduates who have taken these paths (HESA Graduate Outcomes Survey, 2021/22).
Course highlights
Create exceptional work in our newly renovated photographic facilities, featuring £1.6 million in state-of-the-art studios, a modern digital suite and advanced darkrooms
Post-produce and print at a professional level in our colour calibrated production suite
Enjoy access to our loan store and experiment with professional-grade gear to enhance your learning experience, such as digital and analogue cameras, lighting equipment, Capture One and Adobe Suite Software
Benefit from a Connected Degree that prepares you for the industry, with opportunities for placements after your studies, helping you establish valuable professional networks
Promote your portfolio to potential employers by participating in self-produced exhibitions, industry portfolio reviews, and the annual Graduate Show
Enhance your understanding of photography by visiting galleries and attending festivals in major cities, exploring both historic and contemporary works that enrich your creative perspective
Forge valuable connections by attending guest lectures and networking events with renowned photographers and industry leaders, creating opportunities for your future
Careers and opportunities
When you finish the course, you'll have a range of options within the creative industries to start your career. You can also continue your studies to postgraduate level.
Graduate roles
Previous students have gone on to work as:
Ongoing careers support
Get experience while you study, with support to find part-time jobs, volunteering opportunities, and work experience. You can also venture into freelancing, or set up and run your own business with help from the University Startup Team.
Towards the end of your degree and for up to five years after graduation, you’ll receive one-to-one support from our Graduate Recruitment Consultancy to help you find your perfect role.
Placement year (optional)
After your second or third year, you can complete a work placement to gain professional industry experience and enhance your skills. Placements are an excellent way to increase your employability after graduation.
You can work for a company or organisation, or go independent by setting up and running your own business as a group or alone.
Whatever you choose, you can get full support from our Creative Careers team.
https://www.port.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-fees-and-student-finance
112-120 points to include a minimum of 2 A levels, or equivalent. All applicants will be asked to provide a digital portfolio of work.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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