Course summary

BA (Hons) Photography has a significant history of developing and supporting contemporary, professional and creative practices, and approaches the photographic image today as an infinitely varied way of seeing, thinking and making in the world. Beginning from a broad base of analogue and digital photographic skills, this course will enable you to establish your own creative identity. You’ll be equipped with opportunities to experiment with new technologies and encounter cutting-edge ideas about photography’s future directions. You’ll be part of a dynamic and fast-paced creative environment. Participating in collaborative, sustainable and public-facing projects, that consider the social value of photography, you’ll develop a wide range of versatile skills and a confidence in developing a creative identity. You'll have the opportunity to discover and push the boundaries of current practices and approaches, intersecting with students in the School of Digital Arts (SODA) and other departments. You’ll discover how photography can be used to experiment, ask questions and tell powerful stories in local, national and global contexts. Throughout the course you’ll have the chance to experiment in purpose-built studios, darkroom spaces and digital facilities. This course is available with the option of a foundation year. Features and benefits

• You will be part of SODA, a £35m investment into specialist spaces with the latest technologies, award-winning teaching, research and networks that will drive the next generation of creative content.

• A practice-based course that aims to provide an exciting and challenging collaborative learning environment to develop you as an independent thinker and industry ready practitioner.

• Focuses on photography as an expanded practice, drawing from other related creative disciplines.

• Manchester is a rich cultural and artistic centre with a thriving digital and creative employment sector.

• You'll be immersed in a dynamic, thriving creative community, where exciting events and opportunities are constantly unfolding— check out the latest happenings on our news page.