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Photography

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 20 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Preston Campus
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Course summary

Course overview

Our practical Photography degree will help you develop into a multi-skilled practitioner. With a critical and vocational awareness of photography and its role in society.

Why study with us

  • Develop strong critical, creative and technical abilities. Providing you with the skills to work in photography or as part of the wider creative industries.

  • You’ll have an opportunity to study abroad in Year 2. As well as the chance to go on a range of sponsored international trips.

  • We are extremely proud of the range and quality of academic staff. Some continue to work with top London agencies.

What you will do

  • You'll work to live briefs, giving you constant contact with industry. Additionally, you'll have scope to work to live briefs in the area of photography you wish to work.

  • You’ll make full use of our excellent photography facilities in the Media Factory. Which include three studios, two Mac suites, a high-end scanning room, three large darkrooms. And a post-production room for print mounting and bookmaking.

  • Each year, our Photography students produce an end-of-year publication.

Future careers

On our BA (Hons) Photography course you'll develop strong critical, creative and technical abilities. Providing you with the skills to work in photography or as part of the wider creative industries.

Modules

Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.

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Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Preston Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 20 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
WP6H
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston Campus
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

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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:
WP6H
Institution code:
C30
Campus name:
Preston 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 level

96 points at A2.

T Level
Pass (C and above)

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 96

Access to HE Diploma

96 UCAS points

GCSE/National 4/National 5

5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

Pass including 96 points from Higher Level Subjects.

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

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

96 UCAS points

Scottish Advanced Higher

64 UCAS points

AS
Not accepted

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date)

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.

Our Fair Access Scheme recognises barriers into education and allows us to make an offer with lower entry requirements. At the University of Lancashire, we are proud to help people seize every opportunity to flourish in education, at work and for life. We recognise that students from disadvantaged backgrounds often face significant challenges to access and succeed in higher education. Our Fair Access Scheme ensures that students aren’t limited by circumstances and can achieve their potential.

Learn more on the University of Lancashire website

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

*plus inflation linked increases, in line with the government fee cap.

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