Course summary
BA (Hons) Photography at Arts University Bournemouth is a challenging and innovative course with a long-standing international reputation. Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of photography, from technical proficiency to theoretical frameworks. You will gain hands-on experience in both traditional and contemporary photographic techniques, from film processing and darkroom printing to emerging digital imaging technologies. This technical knowledge is underpinned by an emphasis on critical thinking and contextual understanding, ensuring that your work is not only visually compelling but also intellectually engaging. Through lectures, workshops, seminars, and self-directed projects that emphasise experimentation, you will explore the historical, cultural, social, and ethical dimensions of photography, developing a well-rounded perspective that informs your creative practice. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, with expert technical support and guidance from specialist technicians. The course team, comprised of experienced educators and active practitioners with diverse expertise and professional insights, will guide you through the intricacies of photographic practice and industry standards. Within this structured and well-resourced environment, you are encouraged to freely explore your individual ideas and impulses. The course supports strong visual investigation and fosters a deep contextual awareness of photography as it relates to other disciplines. Throughout the course, you will have opportunities to showcase your work in exhibitions, both within the university and at external venues. These exhibitions not only allow you to share your work with wider audiences but also help you develop essential skills in curating, presentation, collaboration and problem-solving. You will be well-connected with a network of industry professionals through guest lectures, artist talks, workshops, and professional practice units, offering valuable insights and practical experience. These opportunities enhance the curriculum, preparing you for a wide range of careers in the creative industries or further postgraduate study. Notable alumni, such as Nick Knight and Wolfgang Tillmans, are known and respected for their creativity, critical thinking and ability to innovate within the creative industries. With our exceptional facilities, expert guidance, and abundant opportunities for professional development, you will be well-equipped to join them in turning your passion for photography into a successful lifelong vocation. Throughout the three years, you will encounter various formats of scheduled teaching sessions, supplemented by supervised time in workshops or studios. The remaining time will be dedicated to independent study. Assessment for this course is entirely coursework-based.
Assessment method
Coursework and practical work
How to apply
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:
- W640
- Institution code:
- A66
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Arts University Bournemouth
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
AUB welcomes applications for direct entry to year 2 or 3 of our degree courses, providing your previous studies can be assessed to be equivalent to the work completed at AUB. We require that the institution be accredited or recognized by the relevant national authority. . To enter year 2/year 3 you will need to have passed 120/240 ECTS credits in your first and second years of study and that the units you have studied on the course are broadly equivalent to what the students in our first year/first two years will have learned. Please note that having completed the required number of credits is not by itself sufficient to guarantee placement on the subsequent year. AUB assesses applicants on the whole of the application and the course team will recommend the offer admission on the year that is suited to the applicant’s entire profile.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 - 120 points
A level - BBC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Scottish Higher - CCCCCD
T Level - M
**Please see AUB's website for a full list of our entry requirements, including tariff points where applicable.** We are happy to accept a wide range of qualifications, including but not limited to: A Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma, BTEC Subsidiary Diploma(s), Access to HE courses, Scottish Highers, IB Diploma Programme, Foundation Diploma in Art and Design. We can also accept many EU and International qualifications. See website for details. Email Admissions ([email protected]) with any queries about entry requirements. We welcome applicants who are currently studying or who have gained a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design and this qualification meets our level three entry requirements. This is a recommended qualification for many of our courses but it is not a compulsory qualification. Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 qualifications are considered on an individual basis and we are happy to accept applicants with a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Please check your qualifications using UCAS Tariff calculator and remember we are looking for the equivalent of 3 A levels if you are combining Level 3 qualifications. AUB tailors its offers to the qualifications an applicant is studying and looks for applicant to be studying a relevant creative subject. AUB makes offers based on up to three A Levels or equivalent Level 3 qualifications with the most UCAS Tariff points attached to them to give applicants the best chance possible at achieving our required tariff (120 UCAS Tariff points in most cases).
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once your application has been reviewed admissions will request a link to a digital portfolio for review by the course team.
English language requirements
Test | Grade | Additional details |
---|---|---|
IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each component (reading, writing, speaking and listening) |
TOEFL (iBT) | 80 | minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 19 in speaking. |
Cambridge English Advanced | C | Overall score of 180 |
PTE Academic | 54 | A minimum of 51 in each component |
Cambridge English Proficiency | Overall score of 200 |
English language requirements
https://aub.ac.uk/international/english-language/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £17950 | Year 1 |
England | £9250 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
International | £17950 | 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
Provider information
Arts University Bournemouth
Wallisdown
Poole
BH12 5HH