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Photography
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Tresham College - Kettering Campus
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The course aims to provide a comprehensive study of photography to meet the creative and commercial needs of an image-based world. There is an emphasis on the skills valued by employers in the creative sector, making ‘live’ client-based assignments integral to the course. Study will focus on many aspects of photography including: Documentary; Reportage; Fine Art; Studio and Commercial Photography, using both digital and darkroom-based techniques. You will make use of our industry standard software and modern studios to ensure that you refine your skill set to meet employability requirements.
On completion of the HND course you will be able to pursue a career in the photography industry in a range of areas including – Photographic Studios, Media and Photographic Journalism. The skills you will develop will also prepare you for setting up your own business and to work as a freelance photographer.
You will also have the option to apply to top up the HND to a full BA Hons degree at the college or a number of universities. We will work with you to tailor your final year in preparation for any such application.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
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Course Modules
- Unit 32: Professional Practice
- Unit 38: Advanced Photography Studies
- Unit 48: Conceptual Practice
- Unit 49: Art Direction
- Unit 52: Moving Image
- Unit 33: Individual Project
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Tresham College - Kettering Campus
Study options
- Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years
- Higher National Certificate • Part-Time • 2 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B23
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- B23
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Photography BTEC HNC, OR
Foundation Diploma Art and Design or UAL Level 3 Photography
Mature students will be considered individually on relevant professional experience rather than qualifications.
Entry will also be subject to a successful interview, where you will be asked to present a portfolio of your creative work, including developmental worksheets or sketchbooks. https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/photography-btec-hnd-full-time-l141/
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- You will be required to attend an interview with the dept.
- Portfolio
- You will be required to produce a portfolio for review.
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £7500 |
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
*Fees subject to change
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