University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Award-winning contemporary photographers and pioneering artists such as Helen Cammock have studied photography at Brighton. Our emphasis is on the creative exploration of photography. This is a degree that lets you to develop your individual style as you build the technical and analytical skills required for photography practices such as fine art, editorial, fashion, documentary and commercial photography. You’ll be working in an experimental and critical environment, learning with practising artists and researchers. Our aim is for you to graduate with your own style, ready to join the creative industries and maximise your employability. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Based in a vibrant school of art and media, you will be joining a dynamic community in central Brighton, an artistic and progressive city.
- Explore a range of photographic methods and technologies, including traditional analogue processes and digital technology.
- Highly experienced photographers and artists make up the staff teaching team.
- A team of helpful technicians are on hand to guide and support you in the studios, processing areas and darkrooms.
- Option modules throughout your course enable you to combine practice and theory, and tailor the degree to your specific career and creative ambitions.
- Explore the theory of photography, learning about its history and critically considering all aspects of the practice, from composition to post-production to curation.
- Excellent kit room with a wide selection of cameras.
- Industry-standard facilities where you will use sophisticated lighting and camera equipment.
- Visiting artists, writers, photographers, gallerists and media professionals share their experience, giving a window into the creative and business aspects of the media industries.
- Exchange opportunities with Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan.
- Opportunities to exhibit throughout the course, culminating with the major graduate show in the final year.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- B72
- Campus name:
- Brighton
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3, H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications (for example, A level, BTEC or Access Diploma etc) that is accepted for admission to the course.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT