About the course

The media relies on creative imagery to communicate messages. This course gives you the opportunity to develop a specialist career, working within fashion and beauty, advertising, documentary/editorial and portraiture.

　　This course gives you the opportunity to develop a specialist career, working within fashion/beauty, advertising, documentary/editorial and portrait photography. Through the combination of creative and technical skill, our students aspire to challenge perceptions, and push boundaries, through making imagery that's at the forefront of contemporary photographic practice.

　　This course gives you the opportunity to develop a specialist career, working within fashion/beauty, advertising, documentary/editorial and portrait photography. Through the combination of creativity and technical skill, our students aspire to challenge perceptions, and push boundaries, through making imagery that’s at the forefront of contemporary photographic practice.

　　Graduates from this course have gone on to create images for clients including Louis Vuitton, Stella McCartney, Chanel, The Times Fashion Supplement, Love Magazine, Dazed and Confused, Huck, Kit Magazine, The Telegraph, The Guardian, Vogue (UK, India and Italy), Nike, Adidas, Lacoste, Wall Street Journal and the BBC.

　　If you want the opportunity to set the future agenda for commercial photography, and have the commitment and drive to make the most of every opportunity the course can give you, then we would love you to join.

　　We’ll help you to gain a broad understanding of photographic practice and theory, so that you graduate confidently with the creative and critical visual language needed to work in the industry as an individual and within a creative team. As part of this course, at all levels, you’ll attend guest lectures by visiting photographers and industry professionals.

　　Employment prospects are good, even before you graduate. In recent years, many students have been commissioned and published while still on the course and have had success through prestigious competitions.

　　Career options are varied too. As well as setting up freelance businesses, many graduates go on to work in a variety of roles within studio management, retouching, assisting, styling, and advertising. 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£53,850

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Dorset
Autumn (October), 2025	Dorset

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Arts University Bournemouth

All applicants must have Level 3 qualifications, which should include at least one creative subject. We're looking for between 112 and 120 UCAS Tariff points.

　　The standard offers for degree courses include:

　　GCE A Levels – BBB at A Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points

　　Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass

　　BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction*

　　T-level grade of Merit or above

　　BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit

　　RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points

　　RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit

　　A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points

　　Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit

　　Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above

　　IB Qualifications

　　IB (International Baccalaureate) Diploma – score equivalent to 112-120 UCAS tariff points. We'll consider applications from students who haven’t enrolled in the full IB Diploma Programme and have completed independent subject courses/certificates.

　　Students who've chosen not to enrol in the IB Diploma Programme will be expected to achieve 112-120 UCAS points from a minimum of three Higher Level subjects. We also accept the European Baccalaureate with a minimum score of 75%.

　　Academic IELTS or UKVI IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each band.

　　TOEFL iBT with 92 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking.

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 92.0

　　

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 Arts University Bournemouth. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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