About the course

The University of Bolton?s BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography allows you to explore, capture and inform society through a combination of news gathering, storytelling and technical photography skills. Our expert team will support you to gain the critical understanding and practical know-how you?ll need to create still and moving images and stories for publication by today?s mixed-media outlets.

　　There are many incredible stories in our world that demand to be told. From the local hero to international disasters, from an unforgettable music gig to the Champions League final, photography can capture the moments that define our lives. For example, during the Covid-19 pandemic, photojournalists and documentary photographers were classed as key workers in the UK, feeding images of our empty high streets and full hospitals to the nation, providing a valuable service for news agencies and online sources. These photographers offered a window into hidden worlds, playing an essential role in communicating the crisis and its human cost. Our BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography degree will focus on developing your abilities to create engaging visual stories.

　　Highlights

　　The Guardian University Guide 2022 ranks our Film Production and Photography courses as fourth in the UK for student-to-staff ratio, so you can be assured that we offer you excellent access to individual tutor support and small group teaching.

　　You can expect regular external engagements, such as UK visits, exhibitions, portfolio review, professional placements and competitions. Some of these will form part of your modules, and others will be additional opportunities designed to enhance your development over and above your studies.

　　You?ll have opportunities to participate in international travel and engage with the global photographic community (additional costs may apply).

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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: 3 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 2 (January), 2024	Bolton
Semester 1 (September), 2024	Bolton
Semester 1 (September), 2025	Bolton

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Bolton

96 UCAS points We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points including Alevels BTECs and T levels Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points For most courses we are also able to consider nontariffable qualifications

　　Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3 Relevant creative and art and designrelated subjects are preferred

　　You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 or equivalent including English and Mathematics

　　Youll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of recent photographic or imagerelated or video work A basic working knowledge of photography through either creative application digital or traditional process or combinations of the three is expected and assessed at interview

　　The quality of the portfoliointerview is the primary basis on which applicants are selected therefore special consideration will be given to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio

　　If English isnt your first language youll also need IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any band or equivalent

　　Internet based TOEFL with an overall score of 80 for Undergraduate and Postgraduate including 17 in Listening 17 in Writing 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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