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BA (Hons) Photography (Top-up)

  • Undergraduate
  • London
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BA (Hons) Photography (Top-up)
London Metropolitan University

Course Overview

Intake

N/A

Duration

1 year

Course Description

This top-up degree is designed for students who have already completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification and wish to complete the final year of an undergraduate degree in London. Located in the heart of London's arts and media hub, the course offers a stimulating and creative environment where students can refine their individual creative identity. You will benefit from the expertise of internationally renowned tutors who are active practitioners in the field. The institution provides industry-standard facilities, including analogue darkrooms for black & white and colour photography, as well as high-end studio and digital provision. This course is accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP) and has been recognised as Course of the Year. Whether you choose to study full-time over one year or part-time over two years, you will develop the advanced practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed as a professional photographer or within associated creative industries.

Tuition Fee Details

The tuition fee for UK home students is £9,790 per year for full-time study. For part-time study, the fee is £2,445 per 30 credit module. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.

Entry Requirements

Portfolio Requirements

Portfolio

Suitable applicants living in the UK will be invited to a portfolio interview. Applicants living outside the UK will be required to submit a portfolio of work via email.

For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page

Course Structure

Critical and Contextual Studies: Dissertation (Photography and Fashion Photography)

30 Credits

Looking and Making 3

30 Credits

Major Project

30 Credits

Professional Practice 2: Photography

30 Credits

Frequently Asked Questions

The course opens up roles in editorial or freelance photography, photojournalism, archive work, photo libraries, education, and arts organisations. Graduates have also moved into roles such as web design, videography, and teaching.