About the course

A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject.

　　Develop your creative voice by learning how to take inspiring photographs.

　　You’ll work alongside our staff, experienced professional photographers, from day one, in industry-standard darkrooms and studios.

　　You’ll learn about digital and analogue photographic production. The course also embeds excellent project management skills. There are regular exhibition and gallery-based sessions, including the opportunity to exhibit your own work.

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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: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Canterbury

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Canterbury Christ Church University

A Levels

　　DDE

　　BTEC

　　MPP

　　Access

　　Pass 45 Credits

　　International Baccalaureate

　　TBC

　　Combinations

　　A combination of qualifications totalling 64 UCAS points minimum

　　IELTS - 6.0 overall with no element below 5.5

　　TOEFL IBT - minimum of 60 overall - Reading 8, Listening 7, Speaking 16 and Writing 18

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 60.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

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

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　1001st / 1250

　　THE World ranking106th / 130

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