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Photography

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 4 Years
  • Part-time day
  • 14 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Harrow
Awarded by:
University of Westminster

Course summary

Our Photography BA offers a dynamic and comprehensive approach to the study of photography, combining creative exploration and technical expertise with critical thinking and professional skills. The course you to develop a strong, individual creative voice by engaging with photography across a wide range of genres and practices, from fine art and documentary to fashion and commercial work.

At the core of the course is an emphasis on developing both conceptual thinking and practical skills. You’ll explore the medium as a tool for storytelling, communication, and creative expression, while also gaining hands-on experience in industry-standard studios and darkrooms. The course integrates historical and theoretical contexts to help you understand photography’s cultural and societal impact.

Our experienced tutors, who are leading practitioners and researchers, will support and guide you throughout your studies. Collaboration with other disciplines and professional development are key features of the course, preparing you for a career in today’s fast-evolving creative industries. Opportunities to exhibit your work and undertake live briefs and placements with industry partners provide invaluable real-world experience.

Graduates leave as innovative, critically engaged photographers equipped with the creative vision, technical proficiency, and professional confidence to thrive in diverse careers ranging from freelance photography to a wide range of related roles in the creative industries.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

A level
CCC

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

Access to HE Diploma

96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

96 UCAS Tariff points to include IB grade 4 HL English and Pass in Maths

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE grade 4 or grade C in English Language and a Pass in Maths

T Level

T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points

Applicants should also have a good portfolio of practical work. Applicants must demonstrate a strong interest in both practice and theory, have a high standard of oral and written English, and submit a portfolio. A short essay may be set for applicants.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum 5.5 in each component

University of Westminster English Language Requirementshttps://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree-study/english-language-requirements

Historical entry grades data

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