About the course

Our foundation course in photography will give you a strong grounding to experience life through the camera lens to advance your studies to degree level.

　　You’ll learn all the essential photography basics - how to use a variety of cameras, both digital and film, how to make creative images, work in a studio and on location, and how to print your photos to a high standard.

　　In addition, on this photography course you’ll explore historical and contemporary photographers and images to encourage you to develop your own style and flourish as a photographer ready for year one of the degree course.

　　Former students have gone into a range of photographic careers, become freelance photographers, curators and editors and some have secured solo exhibitions in art galleries just months after graduating.

　　Develop your photographic and editing skills while experimenting during workshops and outdoor activities.

　　Work with students across the creative arts, collaborating on projects and exploring new mediums.

　　Be taught by industry experts with experience working freelance and within creative organisations.

　　Have the opportunity to exhibit your work publicly alongside the work of classmates across the arts. 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£54,300

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Carlilse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cumbria

40 UCAS Tariff Points.

　　A-levels: B

　　T-levels: P (D or E) All subjects are accepted for entry to this course.

　　Access to HE: 45 Credits at Pass.

　　CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: D

　　OCR Cambridge Technical & Edexcel/Pearson BTEC Level 3 (National) Extended Diploma: PPP

　　Scottish Highers: 40 UCAS Tariff Points.

　　Irish LC Highers: 40 UCAS Tariff Points.

　　GCSE / IGCSE / O level English / IGCSE English as a first language- Grade C

　　IELTS 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each component)

　　TOEFL iBT - Overall 72 Reading - 18, Listening -17, 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:

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 University of Cumbria. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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