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Boomsatsuma
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BS2 8ST
Photography and Print
- BA (Hons)
- 3 Years
- Full-time
- 14 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Bristol - Tobacco Factory
- Awarded by:
- Kingston University
Course summary
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Immerse yourself in Bristol’s vibrant photography scene and learn from some of the field’s most acclaimed artists and practitioners. This degree, in collaboration directly with industry, offers an unparalleled opportunity to develop your craft alongside names like Magnum Photos and Sony, gaining experience in every facet of photographic practice–from commissioned assignments to exhibition and publishing.
You’ll dive deep into the art of visual storytelling, honing specialist skills in composition, lighting, portfolio and photobook production, as well as digital and darkroom printing. This hands-on course enables you to create stunning images from day one, working on client-driven projects and curating your own exhibitions. With a strong emphasis on co-creation and networking, you’ll graduate with the versatility, technical expertise, and industry connections needed to launch a rewarding career in photography.
Where can this course take you?
Graduates of Photography can expect career options across many commercial, editorial, artistic and publishing pathways. Related careers include Photographer, Printer (C-Type, B&W, Giclee), Artist, Photographer’s Assistant (Lighting and Digital Operator), Graphic Communication, Photobook Designer, Publisher, Web Designer, Curation and Exhibition Management, Photographic Agent, Studio Assistant, Arts and Gallery Administration, and many more.
Where you'll study
Photography students are taught in our new specialist photography centre in our Tobacco Factory campus. Students have access to a large ground floor studio for shooting and exhibitions, a digital print centre for museum-quality prints, books and portfolios and dedicated tutorial spaces for 1:1 support. The space includes a black and white and a colour darkroom, a light space for reviewing and refining work, as well as a full Mac Suite running Adobe and Capture One, allowing for experimentation with both traditional and alternative photographic practices.
Student projects
Check out projects by our photography students at www.boomsatsuma.com
Modules
On this course, from day one, you'll be creating incredible images. You'll work on projects for clients, create and curate your own exhibitions, as well as building the wider skills needed to launch a rewarding career in photography.
Find this course at boomsatsuma.com for a full module list with descriptions.
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:
- P001
- Institution code:
- B55
- Campus name:
- Bristol - Tobacco Factory
- Campus Code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Entry to year 2 (Level 5) requires successful completion of 120 credits at Level 4 of a comparable undergraduate programme.
Entry to year 3 (Level 6) requires successful completion of 240 credits across Level 4 and 5 of a comparable undergraduate programme.
An interview will also be conducted to assess your suitability for the course.
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff96 points
A levelCCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM
Access to HE DiplomaM: 45 credits
Pass with 45 credits at Merit or higher.
T LevelM
A T Level qualification in Digital Production, Design and Development is preferred.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- We conduct interviews to help make sure that you're a good fit for boomsatsuma and that boomsatsuma is a good fit for you. Interviews are in person where possible, and they cover topics such as subject-specific interests, professional goals and personal motivations for studying photography.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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
Per year tuition fees
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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
This course is awarded by Kingston University London. It is delivered under a subcontracted arrangement with Kingston University as the lead provider and Boomsatsuma as the delivery provider.
Kingston University retains 20% of the course tuition fee. For more information on fees and funding, visit https://www.kingston.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees.
Due to changes in how Welsh-domiciled students access funding, applicants from Wales are not currently eligible for Student Finance Wales support for this course and would need to self-fund. For more information contact admissions@boomsatsuma.com.
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