Key features
- Master a range of photographic techniques, from traditional to cutting-edge digital
- Explore the cultural and ethical implications of image-making in today&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;s world
- Engage in virtual critiques and collaborative projects with peers globally
- Develop a professional portfolio tailored to your career aspirations
- Balance your studies with other commitments through flexible distance learning
Course highlights
This honours degree in photography has three stages, each comprising 120 credits.
Stage 1 (120 credits)
You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll begin your photographic journey by building a solid foundation in technical, creative, and analytical skills. Throughout this stage, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll explore the boundaries of contemporary photography, moving images, and visual communications. You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll develop your ability to create and analyse imagery across various genres, experimenting with different techniques and approaches. As you progress, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll also start to engage with the history and theory of photography, providing context for your practical work and preparing you for more advanced study.
Stage 2 (120 credits)
Building on your foundation, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll develop your photographic voice while deepening your understanding of photographic practices, histories, and ideas. You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll explore the ethics of visual representation in individual and global contexts, considering the power and responsibility of the photographer in today&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;s world. Throughout this stage, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll engage more deeply with digital imagery and visual culture, examining how images are consumed and disseminated in contemporary society. You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll also have opportunities to specialise in areas that interest you most, whether documentary, fine art, or commercial photography.
Stage 3 (120 credits)
In this final stage, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll undertake a substantial, sustained body of work showcasing your unique photographic vision. You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll choose from three informal routes – dissertation, external project, or holistic practice – to tailor your final year to your interests and career aspirations. Throughout this stage, you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll refine your technical skills, deepen your conceptual understanding, and develop a professional approach to your practice. You&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ll create a portfolio demonstrating your readiness for the professional world of photography, synthesising all you&/courses/arts/degrees/ba-photography-a45/39;ve learned into a cohesive body of work representing your distinctive photographic identity.
- Course type
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Degree
Degree
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Also known as an undergraduate or bachelors degree.
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Internationally respected, universally understood.
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An essential requirement for many high-level jobs.
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Gain a thorough understanding of your subject – and the tools to investigate, think critically, form reasoned arguments, solve problems and communicate effectively in new contexts.
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Progress to higher level study, such as a postgraduate diploma or masters degree.
- Credits
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360
Credits
- Credits measure the student workload required for the successful completion of a module or qualification.
- One credit represents about 10 hours of study over the duration of the course.
- You are awarded credits after you have successfully completed a module.
- For example, if you study a 60-credit module and successfully pass it, you will be awarded 60 credits.
- How long it takes
- Part-time study – 6–9 years
- Time limit – 12 years
- Study method
- Distance learning
- Entry requirements
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Find out more about Entry requirements