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Media, Moving Image and Photography

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Awarded by:
University of Hull
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2026-2027
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Course summary

About this Course:

This course will focus on the key developments within the lens-based industries, from both an historical and technical perspective. You will engage in learning all aspects of current technology associated with both media and photography. The modules will allow you to work on self-generated and client-led briefs, which will challenge you to think creatively and consider the parameters of the set tasks. The course focuses on enabling you to gain work placements and find freelance opportunities whilst giving a realistic insight into the lens-based industries.

During the course you will develop your photographic techniques in both traditional and digital practice and image manipulation as well as ideas that embody a range of media formats and skills to create a range of products.

Modules Covered:
Year 1

-Digital Foundations

-Research Techniques

-Historical Context

Optional modules include: Single Camera Techniques, Multi Camera Techniques, Film Studies (Media pathway) Processes and Approaches to Traditional Photography, Processes and Approaches to Digital Photography, Digital Image Manipulation (Photography pathway)

Year 2

  • Professional Practice

  • Negotiated Practice

  • Specialist Practice Investigation

Optional modules include: Sound Design Scriptwriting for Moving Image Advanced Production for Moving Image (Media pathway) Photographic Genres and Technologies Introduction to the Artists Book Digital Story Telling (Photography pathway)

Year 3

  • Dissertation

  • Freelance Practice in the Creative Industries

  • Marketing and Branding for Lens-Based Practitioners

  • Realisation and Development

  • Planning and Developing an Exhibition

Progression:

-Freelance Photography

-Commercial Photography

-Photographic Editing

-Sound Design

-Camera Operating

Entry Requirements:

-A relevant level 3 Qualification

-GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent

-You will also be expected to provide examples or a showreel/portfolio of work at the interview

-If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 wit a minimum of 5.5 in all key skills or equivalent

If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W6W6
Institution code:
R52
Campus name:
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Campus Code:
T
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
W6W6
Institution code:
R52
Campus name:
Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
Campus Code:
T

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

A level

•A minimum of three passes at A-Level or 12-unit Vocational A-Level

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP

Entry requirements
•A minimum of three passes at A-Level or 12-unit Vocational A-Level or Extended Diploma (at Merit, Pass, Pass) or other equivalent qualifications, such as GNVQ/NVQ/other Level 3 vocational qualifications. You will need 64 UCAS points as a minimum entry requirement
•GCSE (grades A–C), in Maths and English language
•You will also be expected to provide a showreel/portfolio of work at interview
64 UCAS points, or relevant experience, both supported by a portfolio or showreel. 60 Level 3 credits from an appropriate Access to Higher Education qualification will be considered. A Higher National Certificate/ Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or equivalent-level qualification in an appropriate subject will be accepted for direct entry onto Level 5 or 6.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£6900Year 1
Northern Ireland£6900Year 1
Scotland£6900Year 1
Wales£6900Year 1

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.

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