About the course

Some of the world's leading photographers such as Wolfgang Tillmans and Nick Knight started their careers on this leading photographic course. We encourage experimentation and risk-taking on this visually-led course. You’ll engage with photography in a variety of contexts, taking an open-minded approach to possibilities of the expanding field of photography. You’ll mix theory and research with practical work to get a rounded view of photography and its place in culture. You will be joining a course with an international reputation, a challenging curriculum, and inspiring teaching.

　　This course encourages students to engage with contemporary photography in an individually creative and experimental manner, supported by outstanding analogue and digital resources. This course is visually led, but you will learn how to place your practice within a historical and contemporary context, and define its audience. You will be introduced to a range of technical processes, from 19th-century alternative printing techniques in our traditional darkrooms to digital still and moving image capture, and post-production in our state-of-the-art lighting studios and digital suites. You will also be able to borrow an extensive range of analogue and digital kit from our professional standard technical store.

　　During your studies, you will be engaged in specialist professional practice units, and will be able to use our extensive alumni and professional network to help plan your career or prepare you to undertake postgraduate study. 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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