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Photography (Top up)
- BA
- 1 Years
- Full-time
- 21/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- Coleg Gwent
- Awarded by:
- Cardiff Metropolitan University (Prifysgol Metropolitan Caerdydd)
Course summary
Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk
https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/
This degree in photography (BA hons) brings together creative photographic skills and academic study, allowing you to express your creativity and communicate ideas through photography.
The Degree in Photography includes everything from commercial photography in areas such as portraiture, wedding, fashion, editorial or advertising, through to fine art, conceptual and exhibition-based art practice. This exciting and innovative course will develop your photographic career and will allow you to become the photographer you’ve always wanted to be.
This photography course allows you to develop your creativity and work towards a specialist area. You’ll gain skills in digital photography and traditional film techniques, as well as in other related media such as moving image, sound, web design, SEO, alternative processes, portfolio building and exhibition expertise. This mainly practical photography degree also develops an understanding of the history of photography, to allow a greater appreciation of the context of photography.
The practical teaching is delivered through a combination of workshops, lectures and tutorials, along with screenings, gallery visits, exhibitions, field trips and an international trip. On the course, we take pride in our links with industry, and provide numerous opportunities for our students to work with creative professionals through client projects.
You will have the opportunity in your final year to create your own photographic project, forge your career path with clients and create a dissertation or art and design artefact.
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:
- P640
- Institution code:
- C20
- Campus name:
- Coleg Gwent
- Campus Code:
- 7
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Applicants should normally be currently undertaking, or have already completed, an HND or Foundation Degree equivalent to levels 4 & 5 at UK Higher Education level. Please contact college.admissions@coleggwent.ac.uk for further information on entry requirements.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | No element lower than 5.5. Academic IELTS test required. |
| PTE Academic | 52 | No element lower than 51 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL Internet required. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | Minimum 169 (no element lower than 162) |
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Important Update on Historical Entry Grades Data:
Please note that some courses include a foundation year, which has affected the accuracy of the data in the historical entry grades tool. As a result, these courses have not been included this year.
This is the first year of the historical entry data tool (below), and we are committed to making improvements for future application cycles.
Contextualisation details can be found via our website linked below.
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
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7500 | Year 1 |
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | Year 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.
Additional fee information
For additional costs relating to this programme, please refer to http://www.cardiffmet.ac.uk/additionalcosts
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