BA (Hons) Photography
A three years full-time course
This practice-based course aims to develop you as a practitioner and independent thinker. You will develop research and technical skills that will develop your understanding of photography and develop your creativity. Throughout the course, you will undertake lecture-based study to help develop a critical and historical awareness of your own practice by introducing a wide range of ideas and debates appropriate to photography and art & design in general. The course supports students in the development of professional skills to prepare them for the many opportunities beyond university.
Top facts
- Practice-based course that aims to provide an exciting and challenging learning environment to develop you as a practitioner and independent thinker.
- Enables a wide range of diverse approaches to photography and other related mediums as appropriate to your creative development.
- Manchester and the North West is a rich cultural and artistic centre from which the course benefits via exhibitions.
You will study
Year 1 is aimed at introducing learning, research, and technical skills. You will be encouraged to undertake a series of set projects introducing approaches that are relevant to the development of a photographic practice.
In Year 2 you will develop your own individual style and approach. The emphasis is on ‘risk taking’ and the exploration of and experimentation with ideas, research methods, and imaginative approaches to practice.
In Year 3 you will focus on realising your creative potential by undertaking a major self-directed project. This practical body of work is supported by the writing of a contextual essay and research projects which will help to critically inform the practical work.
Assessment
Unit end assessment and final work exhibition at the Faculty Show.
Placements
There will be opportunities to undertake live briefs with companies, for example the Fuji Film competition Awards, and Epson awards. You will also be able to undertake professional research project work, for example, with freelance design companies and photographers, museum administration and picture editing.
Graduates
90%* of art, design and architecture graduates go straight into employment and/or further study.
Possible career options may include photographers, freelance curators, picture editors, exhibition assistants, exhibiting artists, teachers and to study at postgraduate level. Recent graduates have gained employment as photographers in education, design, television and theatre.
*Source: DLHE survey 2009 for all respondents available for employment or further study and whose destinations are known.
Location
All Saints Campus, Manchester
Entry Requirements
| UCAS Tariff Points | 280 |
|---|---|
| UCAS Tariff Points/Grades to be obtained from full A levels or equivalent | 280 at A2 or equivalent (such as BTEC National at Level 3 or Advanced Diploma). If applying using Foundation Diploma in Art and Design a Merit is required. |
| Specific subjects required | GCSE grade C in English language. |
| Access qualifications | A relevant Access to HE Diploma will be considered for entry to this course. |
| Interview required | Yes |
| Portfolio required | Yes |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 |
Fees
UK and EU full-time students: £9,000
Non-EU full-time international students: £11,000
International Fee Band 2
How to Apply
Apply through UCAS.
UCAS Code: W640
All applicants are asked to submit a Digital Portfolio.