Photography, BA (Hons)

This degree course delves into the multifaceted role of a professional photographer in the 21st century, covering practical skills such as exposure, digital workflow, studio lighting, and portfolio development. Students explore diverse areas including art, documentary, editorial, commercial, and advertising photography, tailored to personal interests and career goals. With access to industry-standard facilities for both analogue and digital techniques, learners combine theory with creative practice to foster autonomy and innovation.Key features include hands-on experience with emerging technologies, collaborations, guest lectures, international exchanges, and a final-year photography festival. Assessment is fully coursework-based, with graduates securing roles in fields like creative direction at Jamie Oliver and Getty Images. Ranked 12th in the UK for Art and Design (Complete University Guide 2021), the program equips students for success in the creative industries.

[Year One]

• Conversations with Photography (20 credit points, full year)

• Exploring Photography (100 credit points, full year)

[Year Two]

• Photography and the World (60 credit points, full year)

• Futures (20 credit points, full year)

• Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points, half year)

• Optional module. You will also choose one 20-credit module from:

Critical Histories Materials and Making Publishing: Experimental Formats Typography: Use and Expression Ethical DesignTelling Stories Digital Marketing and Communication The Art of the Video Interview [Final Year]

• Writing Photography (20 credit points, full year)

• Photography Final Project (80 credit points, full year)

- Futures II (20 credit points, full year)