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Photography at Middlesex University - UCAS

Course summary

Why study BA Photography with us? Be a part of our vibrant world of photography where our accomplished team, spanning fashion, commercial, and art practices, ensures a diverse learning experience. With a legacy of 145 years, we deliver professional, creative, and technical education, propelling our graduates into global careers. Benefit from world-class facilities, including digital media studios, cutting-edge equipment, and a renowned library. Join a prestigious alumni network with graduates recognized by industry leaders such as Burberry, Vivienne Westwood, and FT Weekend. What will you learn? Through set assignments, self-initiated projects, and exposure to diverse industry and academic contexts, develop practical skills and critical thinking. Access state-of-the-art photographic facilities, digital darkrooms, and real-world experiences like professional practice modules and work placements. Engage in field trips to exhibitions, galleries, and international festivals. With weekly feedback sessions and critiques, our intensive curriculum fosters technical mastery, visual language awareness, and the freedom to experiment, preparing you to showcase your work and future professional direction. How do we support your career development? Our commitment extends beyond education, this course propels over 90% of graduates into employment within six months. Accredited by the Royal Photographic Society and with strong industry links, we ensure you gain the Graduate Basis for Chartered Membership. Access world-class facilities, including digital media studios and cutting-edge equipment. Engage with experienced technicians in our digital darkroom and color and black-and-white darkrooms. Develop transferable skills valued in various industries, fostering critical thinking, problem-solving, and interpersonal relations. Join a legacy of successful alumni, equipped for freelance, editorial, or art photography careers, or further academic pursuits. Introducing our new Learning Framework After working with our students to gather feedback on what they love most about our courses, we’re making some changes to how we structure and teach our programmes for the start of the 2024/25 academic year. You can find more information about how this course is affected by viewing the relevant course information sheet on our Learning Framework page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/learning-framework/

Modules

For more details about this programme, please visit the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/photography


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W640
Institution code:
M80
Campus name:
Hendon Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Entry requirements listed are accurate at the time of publishing and vary between programmes. Please check your chosen course page for specific entry requirements. Depending on your chosen course, we also consider a combination of qualifications. The latest entry requirements can be found on the course page: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/photography-ba-honours/

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/photography-ba-honours/

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6With a minimum of 5.5 in each component
TOEFL (iBT)72With at least 17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading
PTE Academic51With at least 51 in all components

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
74%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
85%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
EU £16600 Year 1
International £16600 Year 1

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

We want uni study to be an option for everyone with opportunities to make the most of your time as a student, even with the rising cost of living. We do everything we can to help you afford uni with access to money that you don’t have to pay back, reductions in costs of studying and personal financial advice. For more information about our financial support, visit: https://www.mdx.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/
Photography at Middlesex University - UCAS