BA (Hons)Photography
| Study location | United Kingdom, Cardiff (ATRiuM) |
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| Type | Bachelor courses, full-time |
| Nominal duration | 3 years |
| Study language | English |
| Awards | BA (Hons) |
| Course code | PW36 |
| Tuition fee | To be confirmed |
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| Entry qualification | High school / secondary education (or higher) Good results in Mathematics/Numeracy, English and relevant art and design subject The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Upload documents in original language and translations. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university. |
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| Language requirements | English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: |
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| Other requirements | At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. An interview and portfolio are required for this photography course The portfolio should provide evidence of your ability in the field. You may also be asked to provide examples of ‘behind the scenes’ work, such as research material or a workbook, to show how your creative ideas were researched and developed. During the interview you will be asked to discuss the images in your portfolio, and to talk about your interest in the subject. |
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Overview
Photography embraces everything from commercial image making in areas such as fashion, editorial or advertising, through to exhibition-based art practice. This variety is reflected in our programme of study, which is one of the most highly regarded in the UK. We offer this exciting and innovative course in contemporary photography, through which you can develop your own photographic voice and approach.
This photography degree, based at our Cardiff campus, takes a broad approach to photography. This allows you to nurture your creativity and work towards a specialist area. You’ll gain skills in digital photography and traditional analogue techniques, as well as in other related media such as moving image and sound.
This mainly practical photography degree is underpinned by the history of photography and visual culture, as well as contextual elements. Studying these will encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on culture and society.
Career opportunities
The diversity of course content on the Photography degree, in practical and theoretical modules, ensures that you graduate with an all-round critical understanding of photography and its relationship to a range of other media forms.
Graduates have gone on to a range of career paths with many successfully entering the photographic industries. These include commercial fields such as advertising and fashion, as well as art contexts such as work for the gallery, museum and other cultural sectors. Graduates from the Photography degree often go on to study photography at postgraduate level leading to a range of enhanced opportunities in the field of photography.
Recent alumni include Matt Damsell, Senior Digital Designer at River Island; Lucy Gold, freelance interior stylist and photographer; Lisa-Jane Meates, freelance commercial photographer; and Michelle James, Photographic Manager at Kurt Geiger.
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