BA (Hons) Photography with Placement Year

Course overview

Study level: Undergraduate

Our Photography degree is designed to create ‘next generation’ photographers – independent, creative, critical, adaptable and professional. With a broad view of photography, we aim to develop your interests towards careers as photographers, editors, art directors, curators, designers, writers, multimedia makers and producers.

The course is designed to be highly motivating – the teaching and learning activities are conceived to have clear relevance to your future career. We will focus on the development of problem solving, reflective practice, critical thinking, technical and practical skills related to photographic practice.

We will:

• Support the development of personal interests through experimentation with a wide range of skills, techniques, materials and equipment.
• Explore global communities and opportunities in photography and related creative industries².
• Develop critical thinkers that are malleable, responsive and reactive to shape the future of photography.