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Photography

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Cardiff
Awarded by:
University of South Wales (Prifysgol De Cymru)
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Course summary

Follow your interests to become the versatile and multi-skilled photographer you’re meant to be, capable of thriving in any work environment.

Our course nurtures your unique vision, helping you grow as a photographer and individual. Discover your strengths, build confidence, and follow your inspiration. Embrace a transformative journey with 100% coursework and no exams. If you want to explore and challenge yourself this course is for you.

After gaining the key technical and conceptual groundwork in year one, you’ll apply your skills and knowledge in various industry-relevant projects alongside established pros, finding your own visual identity in the process and creating a body of work that supports your career aspirations.

This is the only course in Wales to meet the strict quality criteria of the prestigious Association of Photographers.

Modules

The first year of the photography degree introduces and explores key concepts that are relevant to contemporary photographic practice through challenging practical projects. All practical modules, whether based in fashion, advertising or fine-art photography, will develop your technical skills and provide stimulating assignments to develop your creativity.

As you move through the photography course, you will reinforce your emerging photographic practice through a sound knowledge of the history of photography and an awareness of contemporary developments in the medium. The contextual elements of the course will encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on culture and society.

Assessment method

Assessment is through regular coursework submissions, in addition to examinations in some areas.

This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Cardiff

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 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:
PW36
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Cardiff
Campus Code:
B
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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:
PW36
Institution code:
W01
Campus name:
Cardiff
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

To include an Art & Design related subject

A level
CCC

To include an Art & Design related subject

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

To include an Art & Design related subject

Access to HE Diploma

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points to include an Art and Design related subject

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
D - A*

We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art and Design related subject

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

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

LocationFeeYear

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

Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the University’s library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the University website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.

Students from Wales and the EU may be eligible for a means-tested Welsh Government Learning Grant. Please visit the University website for full details.

Clearing contact details

Clearing Enquiry Team

enquiries@southwales.ac.uk

03455 760606

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing 2025
Thursday 14th August 7.45am-7pm;
Friday 15th August 7.45am-7pm;
Saturday 16th August 10am-4pm;
Sunday 17th August 10am-4pm;

Monday 18th August 7.45am-6pm;
Tuesday 19th August 7.45am-5pm;
Wednesday 20th August 7.45am-5pm;
Thursday 21st August 7.45am-6pm;
Friday 22nd August 8.30am-4.30pm;

Monday 25th August Bank Holiday;
W/c Tuesday 26th August 8.30am - 5pm Monday-Thursday,
8.30am - 4.30pm Friday

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