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Photography at University of Brighton - UCAS

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

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

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

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

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65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
75%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13842* Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £13842* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee. The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students. All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Photography at University of Brighton - UCAS