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Course summary

Images are everywhere. Studying photography enables you to understand the language of images and develop your 'visual voice' to communicate effectively and with confidence. Becoming a photography professional opens doors to a wide range of careers within a global landscape of creative industries. BA(Hons) Photography offers a vibrant, collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction and expert input, all underpinned by theory and critique. Explore traditional tools and the latest technology in our production and fabrication workshops. Work across all areas of the discipline, from editorial and documentary to fashion, advertising and fine art. Work to briefs set and assessed by external individuals and organisations, including photographers, filmmakers, publishers, clothing labels, musicians and festivals. Attend talks from creative professionals and visit photographers' studios, agencies and picture libraries. Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work. Our graduates work in fields from editorial and fashion to movie stills and medical photography. Employers include the BBC, Sunday Times Magazine and the Tate. Past students have assisted photographers such as Martin Parr, Steve McCurry, Zed Nelson and Tim Walker, and have been published and exhibited in FT Weekend, Vogue Italia, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
W64F
Institution code:
B80
Campus name:
City Campus
Campus code:
1

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We recognise the individual nature of each application and our typical offer should be viewed as a guide. UWE Bristol welcomes interest from applicants who may not have the standard entry requirements. We will consider evidence of your relevant personal, professional or educational experience where it demonstrates an ability and potential to succeed on the course. Please include details of any relevant experience in your application.

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

https://courses.uwe.ac.uk/W64F/photography-with-foundation-year

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Applicants will be invited to submit a digital portfolio for review. We are interested in your creative ideas, skills and ability.


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
74%
Student satisfaction
83%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
92%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Additional fee information

Fee information is to be confirmed. All fees are subject to final approval. Please visit our website for further information.
Photography (with Foundation Year) at Bristol, University of the West of England - UCAS