15May
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of Cumbria has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Whether you’re into architecture, advertising, a fashion influencer or a product photographer, our bespoke commercial photography degree will set you up with the skills, knowledge and confidence to become a photographer in the fast-paced, high-intensity world of commercial photography. At the University of Cumbria, we have created a cutting-edge, industry-led commercial photography degree course, designed to launch your career in professional photography, image making and content creation. Course Overview On this commercial photography course with an integrated foundation year, you will study commercial photography at university level, learning advanced photographic and lighting skills in the studios and on location. You will understand how to use studio lighting to make your images pop, as well as professional post-production and editing skills to give your images the final finishing touches, taking your portfolio to the next level. On this course you will...
- Be taught by photography tutors who are embedded within the commercial world and have developed excellent commercial connections and professional expertise. Their clients include Nike, Converse, JD Sports, Pfizer, and Panda London.
- Benefit from full access to Cumbria's dedicated, industry-standard facilities. Our four photography studios come complete with lighting rigs and with iMacs set up for tethered shooting in each.
- Be able to use large format and 3D printers, with all the tech overload supported by our dedicated photography technicians on hand for support. Our digital facilities are matched by our analogue facilities giving you the best of both worlds.
- Have access to a vast selection of camera systems from 35mm analogue, high-end DSLR and medium format digital cameras to help build your skill set.
- Making Images
- Visual Enquiry
- Environment
- Portfolio and Progression
- Photographic Image Capture
- Digital Image Production with Lighting Design
- Contemporary Image Theory
- Cultural Contexts
- Collaborative Practice
- Commercial Practice 1
- Media and Moving Image
- Word and Voice
- Commercial Practice 2
- Negotiated Live Project
- Business Development
- Blueprint of Practice
- Resolution of Practice
- Independent Research Paper
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- W288
- Institution code:
- C99
- Campus name:
- Carlisle - Brampton Road
- Campus code:
- B
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - A
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - DDDD
T Level - Pass (D or E)
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £13575 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
These fees are for the first year only. For years 2 - 4, the BA or BSc fee will apply.
Visit www.cumbria.ac.uk/studentfinance for more information about student fees and finance, and for details about our alumni discount.
Provider information
University of Cumbria
Registered Office
Fusehill Street
Carlisle
CA1 2HH