About the course

Capture the world in its many facets and faces. Create and seize unique moments in time. Explore your creative passion and bring it to life.

　　On this photography degree, you will harness your passion and kick-start your photography career with a high-quality placement during the second year of your studies.

　　Based on our dedicated arts campus, our photography course will enable you to study photography at university level and gain the experience and skills needed to become a photographer.

　　At least two-thirds of this course is practical photography from studying technical skills of contemporary and traditional photography to exploring production outcomes for print and web platforms.

　　Facilities include a darkroom with colour processor, three shooting studios, and a digital darkroom, all supported by a dedicated photography technician. You’ll have the freedom to pursue and develop your own individual style.

　　We run an open-door policy and we’ll be on hand to help you hone your work. Your tutors have current industry links so you’ll always be up to date with the latest technologies and industry trends. Visiting speakers will inspire and challenge you. Field trips and residentials will feed your imagination, and there will be ample opportunity for you to exhibit your work. 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: 3 Year(s)Fees: GB£40,725

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Carlilse

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Cumbria

96-112 UCAS Tariff Points

　　A-levels: CCC-BBC

　　T-levels: P (C+) – M All subjects are accepted for entry to this course

　　Access to HE: 45 Credits at Merit –  15 credits at Distinction & 30 at Merit

　　CACHE Technical Level 3 and Level 3 Extended Diploma: C

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

　　Scottish Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Highers

　　Irish LC Highers: 96-112 UCAS Tariff Points preferably from 4 Irish Leaving Certificate Highers

　　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

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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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