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/