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Photography

Course details
  • HND
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Whittingham Road

Course summary

Digital marketing is now one of the fastest-growing industries in modern society, every company whether a large high street chain or a local small business needs images to promote what they sell either through online platforms or traditional methods of advertising.

The course offers students progression from the Level 4 HNC, linked to Professional Body standards, and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment.

Delivered in a supportive environment, by staff with a wealth of experience in the industry, students will gain access to necessary resources, including MAC computers, DSLR cameras, and work in the campus’ Photography Studio and Darkroom.

The course offers a stimulating and challenging programme of study that will be both engaging and memorable for students, providing essential subject knowledge needed to progress successfully into further study and the world of work.

The Level 5 HND Art & Design (Photography) is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements for many relevant engineering degree programmes in subject specialisms such as BA Art & Design; BA Digital Design; BA Communication Design, and many more.

Graduates completing this course will have developed a sound understanding of the principles of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems and be able to perform effectively in their chosen field, having the necessary qualities for employment requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making.

Graduates may find work in graphic design studios; photography studios; design agencies; and publishing companies, to name a few.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
PHHD
Institution code:
H04
Campus name:
Whittingham Road
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

This is a top-up course from HNC to HND. Applicants are expected to have previously achieved the HNC in this subject.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£5995*Whole course
Northern Ireland£5995*Whole course
Scotland£5995*Whole course
Wales£5995*Whole course

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

An additional registration fee is payable.

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