Photography

An ideas-driven course which combines theory with professional practice and technical expertise. You’ll graduate as a professionally-focused, critically-engaged and conceptually-driven creative, ready to succeed in a range of careers.

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• Reputation: An internationally recognised course, our students and graduates win prizes including Jerwood/Photoworks and Creative Review’s The Photography Annual.

• Put yourself in the centre of your future: You’ll develop a creative voice while you discover your true values.

• Careers: You will undertake live briefs with external partners, recent collaborations have included projects with Amnesty International and Thames Water Trust.

• Facilities: You will have access to specialist analogue and digital spaces, photography studios and print/publishing facilities.

What can you expect?

Each year of study is divided into two 15-week blocks with individual units focused on Practice, Contextual Studies and Professional Practice to support and develop your knowledge and understanding.

Professional practice and business skills are provided both within the course and by the award-winning UAL Student Enterprise and Employability service. Exposure to professional environments through visits, lectures and input from guest speakers broadens your vision on the possible career outcomes. Together these enable you to develop a distinctive and original voice as a photographer and provide you with the skills to underpin the highest level of practice while preparing you for your future career.

Technical workshops covering a huge variety of techniques are delivered throughout the course, introducing you to many areas of photographic practice.

Work experience and opportunities

Our curriculum is designed to expand the possibilities of your own creativity by developing your unique subjectivity, career aspirations and professional awareness.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake the Diploma in Professional Studies or the UAL Diploma in Creative Computing between Years 2 and 3 to enhance your learning experience and employability skills.

About London College of Communication

At LCC, you’ll learn how to bring together technology, creativity and storytelling, while building the skills, confidence and networks you need for your future career. We’ll support you to develop a future‑proof mindset, so you’re ready to succeed in the industries you’re heading into.

Here, you’ll explore what matters to you, developing work that reflects your interests, values and ambitions.

As part of University of the Arts London — ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design — you’ll join one of the world’s leading creative universities and unlock the opportunities that come with it (QS World University Rankings by Subject).