About the course

Our Photography (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year degree that includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will give you the chance to explore a range of creative approaches and build a substantial portfolio of work before you progress to your subsequent years of studying photography.

　　This is a great route into a photography degree, particularly if you don’t hold the necessary requirements to begin a three-year undergraduate photography degree. Visit londonmetarts.photography for a look at our students' work, exhibitions, publications and more.

　　Our Photography (including foundation year) BA degree is one of a number of art and photography courses in our School of Art, Architecture and Design with an excellent reputation.

　　During your foundation year you’ll have the opportunity to explore a number of different artistic directions and gain a broad spectrum of creative skills before going on to specialise more specifically in photography at the end of your first year of study.

　　You'll begin your foundation year by undertaking a range of short and intensive studio workshops that will allow you to develop key photography skills and techniques, which will stand you in good stead for the rest of your degree. You’ll also develop a strong work ethic, which is essential when studying an art-related degree.

　　You will follow these intensive workshops with longer projects that will allow you to delve deeper into your own creative style and approach, strengthening your independence as an artist and photographer.

　　You will also look at creative practice from a contemporary, conceptual, cultural and historical context through lectures and seminars. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: GB£68,440

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	London
Spring (January), 2025	London
Autumn (September), 2025	London

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for London Metropolitan University

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

　　at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)

　　English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above or will need to take the University English test

　　You will need to attend an interview with your portfolio of creative work. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

　　Academic IELTS - Overall score required: 6.0 (Listening: 5.5 Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5). TOEFL iBT - 72 (Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Writing: 17 Speaking: 20)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at London Metropolitan University. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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