Course contact details
Admissions and Enquiries
Email:enquiries@wrexham.ac.uk
Phone:01978 293439
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW
Photography
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 21 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Awarded by:
- Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)
Course summary
Our innovative, multi-genre BA (Hons) Photography course offers a degree that blends creativity, technical excellence and professionalism.
You will:
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Benefit from our newly installed specialist infinity studio space and equipment, allowing you to experience industry-standard practices
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Exhibit work at professional on-campus galleries and festivals
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Gain free access and advanced tuition in all Adobe Creative Cloud software
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Engage in national and international competitions and commissions, allowing you to gain live brief experience
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Have access to music events and festivals, allowing you to gain experience of live photography
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Gain versatile transferable skills applicable across the creative sector
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Have networking opportunities via our strong industry connections
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Learn from an experienced teaching team with a background in creative industries
Modules
Course Modules
Year 1 provides introductory skills in design and critical analysis will be developed. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving and basic research methodologies.
MODULES
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Creative Lens & Light-Based Media
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Contemporary Themes
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Time as Visual Language
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Introduction to Industry
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 will focus on advancement in research skills and design methodologies. You will focus on synthesising theory and practice, with an emphasis on emerging trends.
MODULES
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Creative Futures Making a Living
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Specialist Study
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Print & Production
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Visual Language & Culture Contexts
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
During level 6, high-level research skills, critical thinking, and professional practice will be the focus. There will be independent projects and your collaborative work will demonstrate advanced understanding and application.
MODULES
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Practice As Research
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Presenting Practice to Audience
Assessment method
You will learn via a blend of lectures, contextual workshops, seminars and practical / technical workshops in the studio environment and on location.
Teaching and Learning
We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments.
Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available.
In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- W990
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCDD-BBC
UCAS Tariff96-112
Scottish Higher
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Access to HE Diploma
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Advanced Higher
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate WalesA*-E
We accept WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales as part of your overall tariff score.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMP-DMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
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.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| EU & International | TBC | |
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790 |
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
If your course includes a full year placement (which may be referred to as Placement Year, Industrial Placement, Industry Placement or similar), then you will pay a reduced fee for that year, please see https://wrexham.ac.uk/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/ for further information.
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