Photography degrees in North West England

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University of Chester

2 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 78th
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WUSCA ranking: 5th
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Everyone I have met has been friendly and helpful. There are plenty of societies to join and the student union bar is great for a bit of socialisation on the side. I wish there were more green spaces to sit and quiet areas like the library dotted around. Parking is a bit hit and miss but there's plenty of buses.

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University of Greater Manchester

2 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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I think there are a lot of resources available lately and even support for international student but I think they could be more facilities to study such as study rooms, more pods available And also more student events!!

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Photography - BA (Hons)
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  • Analogue
  • Concepts and Practice
  • Consolidation and Display
  • Creating Photography
  • Digital Imaging
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Photography with foundation year - BA (Hons)
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  • Analogue
  • Concepts and Practice
  • Consolidation and Display
  • Creating Photography
  • Creative Responses
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University of Salford

2 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 25th
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WUSCA ranking: 93th
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The most positive point is the student support, so many ways to reach out for help regarding your studies and future carrer plans! In terms of student life I feel that while the university has a strong international presence, its student body is less nationally diverse compared to other universities, where international enrolment is spread across a wider range of countries.

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Photography - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • Establishing Frameworks
  • Exploring Creative Contexts
  • Imagined Communities
  • Photography and the Book
  • Street and Studio
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Manchester Metropolitan University

2 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 30th
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WUSCA ranking: 76th
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The best aspects are the student union and the facilities available. I think it could be improved if we had more books generally available at the library without requiring click and collect, since right now the library feels like a study space but not a real library.

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Photography - BA (Hons)
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  • Creative Photographic Practices
  • Digital Media Technologies
  • Photographic Principles
  • Photographic Technologies
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University of Lancashire

1 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
Subject ranking: 59th
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WUSCA ranking: 51th
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UCLan is a great place to study because of its friendly staff, diverse student community, and excellent facilities like the library and sports centre. It provides strong academic and personal support. One area for improvement could be creating more study spaces during exam periods and adding more campus events to bring students together.

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Photography - BA (Hons)
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Year 1
  • PH1020: Experimental Practice
  • PH1110: Photographic Production
  • PH1200: Visualising Ideas
  • PH1201: Photography, Narrative & the Everyday
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UCEN Manchester

1 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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I have no bad things to say about university they have been amazing. I know that sounds unrealistic but honestly the university has been amazing to me from the kitchen staff the receptionists and the teachers also my peers. I am enjoying my time here. They are making my learning experience amazing. My lecturers have offered and are helping me achieve my academic goals. The library has a wide range of books and the staff are friendly and very welcoming if a book is not available they will find it for you. The university has given a drive I haven’t had in a long time that I can complete the degree to the best of my abilities and also continue to pursue my goals within my own life. I now feel inspired to pursue a career in teaching something I have never considered before I am loving my experience so far and would recommend anyone to give it a go

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Hugh Baird College

1 photography courses
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NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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University of Cumbria

3 photography courses NORTH WEST ENGLAND
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I can honestly say apart from having to my lifestyle to incorporate study in amongst work and family life i have had no negative experiences. The support from the tutors on this course has been above and beyond and the resources they provided for optimal learning have been amazing. If extra support is needed they are only just an email or a teams meeting away and if they cant help you will be sign posted in the right direction. I feel for not considering myself to be an academic person i have excelled in this course but this was only due to the support provided.

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  • Environment
  • Making Images
  • Making Objects
  • Portfolio and Progression
  • Visual Enquiry
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Photography - BA (Hons)
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  • Collaborative Practice
  • Cultural Contexts
  • Photographic Image Capture
  • Picturing Place: Culture & Identity
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