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Photography

Course details
  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Part-Time
  • 14 September 2027
  • 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.

How to apply

Application codes

Institution code:
W50
Campus name:
Harrow

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level
CCC

T Level

T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 96

Access to HE Diploma

96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass – IB Pass

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the
Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis

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

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Portfolio guidance Number of recommended portfolio pieces. Please provide 5-8 images. What should I include in my portfolio? Include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. We would like to see photographic work that illustrates a range of skills, talents and interests. This might include coursework and/or personal work. How will my portfolio be evaluated? Your portfolio will be the starting point for our conversation when we meet for your interview. We are looking for: Creativity and originality. We would like to see work which highlights your use of photography as a creative tool and which reflects your individual style, ideas, or working methods. Passion for Photography / Fashion Photography. Please see our website for further information.

English language requirements

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

https://www.westminster.ac.uk/international/full-degree-study/english-language-requirements

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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Course options

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland, EU & InternationalTBC

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

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