About the course

This contemporary BA (Hons) Photography course is based at our purpose-built Creative Industries campus in the heart of Cardiff, comprising state-of-the-art studios and equipment, and a community of passionate people fully engaged in shaping the future of visual culture. The course brings together commercial, fashion, and art-based image-making wherever you find it in contemporary society. This variety is reflected in our programme of study, which is one of the most highly regarded in the UK. This practical photography degree is underpinned by the history of photography and visual culture, informed by our active links with industry. Our course will encourage you to think about the impact of photography on culture and society and enable you to identify your place within the contemporary photographic industries. We work on this together, as a community of learners and friends, to develop your own unique voice and approach.

　　Before we start, it’s important to note that this degree can lead to a whole host of possible career paths within the creative industries. The diversity of course content on this Photography degree ensures that you graduate with an all-around understanding of photography and its relationship to a range of other media forms and visual culture in general. We also work a lot on your overall confidence, especially with regard to presenting your ideas, collaborating with others and developing your own personal industry network. Graduates have gone on to a wide range of career paths within the photographic or broader creative industries. These include commercial fields such as advertising and fashion, as well as art contexts such as work for the gallery, museum, community and other cultural sectors. Graduates will be employed in a variety of roles as highly skilled photographers, independent artists, photographic assistants, art directors, stylists, photography managers, medical and forensic photographers, curators, writers, publishers, agents, educators and media consultants. A number of our graduates also go on to study further at postgraduate level at notable institutions, leading to a range of enhanced opportunities within the creative industries. 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: Not available

Intake	Location
Autumn (September), 2024	Wales
Autumn (September), 2025	Wales

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of South Wales

Typical A-Level Offer

　　BCC - CDD to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 104-80 UCAS tariff points).

　　Typical IB Offer

　　Pass the International Baccalaureate Diploma with a minimum score of 29 overall including 5 or above in English at standard level

　　Typical Access to HE Offer

　　Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points

　　IELTS with an average overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component

　　TOEFL IBT minimum score for Undergraduate of 80 IBT

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 72.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

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

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