Course summary
Information and content is subject to University of Chester's validation process. This is a one year top up course for students who hold a level 5 qualification in Photography, or related level and subject qualifications, allowing you to gain a BA Hons Photography (Level 6). The course will allow students to develop and refine their practice in Photography, gaining professional practice, research and publishing skills as well as experience in exhibiting their work. BA Photography (Top-Up Year) is validated by the University of Chester.
Modules
This course looks to equip students with the ability to apply and continuously develop their technical knowledge and practical skills within complex and challenging contexts. Experienced staff will support and encourage students to develop their own visual language to communicate their vision with personality, skill and intellectual meaning. Through lectures, seminars and workshops, students will develop skills that will enable them to positively contribute to culture, society, and the economy from within their chosen photographic speciality. Leading to developing skills of critical enquiry, investigation and analysis of a range of different sources and utilise the outcome for the development of creative and thought-provoking photographic output. The college aims to provide a student experience that fosters autonomy, individuality and creativity and promotes accountability for their achievements. Through study on this course, students will foster independent learning and enquiry and encourage critical self-awareness and independent judgement. As well as equipping students with the confidence and courage to make sound judgements based on extensive enquiry, evaluation and analysis of facts, concepts, and research data. Wirral Met College and its staff will provide an environment that allows students to become independent thinkers and creative art practitioners. Level 6 is designed initially to consolidate and intensify personal directions of study. You are expected to demonstrate a higher level of creative independence by working on self-directed and live projects that relate to your chosen field. The Level concludes with a Private View and Public Degree Exhibition which will demonstrate a level of study and research skills capable of sustaining your own practice on completion of the course.
Assessment method
You will be assessed throughout the course via a portfolio of your work, along with written work surrounding critical, historical and theoretical studies in the form of essays and assignments.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- W103
- Institution code:
- W73
- Campus name:
- Twelve Quays Campus
- Campus code:
- 1
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A Higher National Diploma or Foundation Degree in the area of photography, or the equivalent. Note: Applicants may be required to attend a virtual interview for portfolio review. If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £8340 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £8340 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £8340 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £8340 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note, this fee is the cost per year. Course fees are subject to change. For Higher Education (HE) courses, student loans are available to most students undertaking a degree, foundation degree, HNC / HND or teacher training programme. Visit https://www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance for details.
The fee quoted is for the academic year 21/22. Find out more about student loans for Higher Education Programmes.
Provider information
Wirral Metropolitan College
Conway Park Campus
Europa Boulevard
Birkenhead
CH41 4NT
Course contact details
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0151 551 7777