Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Unleash your creativity and develop your unique photographic voice with our BA (Hons) Photography with Lens-Based Practices degree. This hands-on course prepares you for a career in the diverse and exciting world of photography, combining technical mastery with creative exploration. You’ll work across a wide range of genres and approaches, from traditional and experimental photography to moving image, digital media, and interdisciplinary practices. Through workshops, studio sessions, and live briefs, you’ll gain practical experience that mirrors professional industry standards. Alongside technical skills, you’ll develop critical thinking and entrepreneurial abilities, including self-promotion, networking, and business planning. Our state-of-the-art facilities include:
- A large Infinity Curve studio with professional flash systems.
- A Black Studio with fixed RGB LED lighting and flexible backdrops.
- Traditional darkrooms with enlargers and a dedicated developing suite.
- A Mac suite fully equipped with Adobe Creative Cloud.
- Fundamentals of Photography and Lens-Based Techniques
- Investigating Lens-Based Practices
- Digital Editorial
- Cultural and Contextual Studies
- Independent Project 1
- Image-Based Narrative
- Professional Practice
- Advanced Cultural and Contextual Studies
- Independent Project 2
- Specialist Practice
- Collaborative Project
- Creative and Critical Research Project
- Professional Identity
- Personal Showcase
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Art and Design
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- W642
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Please bring a small portfolio of work along with some written work, which you feel is appropriate to the course.
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
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 |
| International | £16500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU