BA (Hons) Photography
Leeds Arts University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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SEP-25

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Be inspired by a stunning world of visual language and image-making on our photography degree course. You will join a vibrant creative community and experience a wide range of traditional and digital approaches to produce an impressive portfolio of work.We welcome students with a broad range of interests and will empower you to develop your own photographic voice. In todays industry it is vital you embrace broader practices. Photographers are increasingly employed across genres, from fine art ...Read more

Be inspired by a stunning world of visual language and image-making on our photography degree course. You will join a vibrant creative community and experience a wide range of traditional and digital approaches to produce an impressive portfolio of work.

We welcome students with a broad range of interests and will empower you to develop your own photographic voice. In todays industry it is vital you embrace broader practices. Photographers are increasingly employed across genres, from fine art and documentary to fashion and commercial work. This is an outward-looking course designed to maximise your employability or freelance success on graduation.

You will critically consider every aspect of this art form on the course, from the composition to the audience and post-production. You will work in industry-standard facilities using sophisticated lighting and camera equipment. Besides learning extensive technical skills, you will also benefit from enterprise and business skills including networking, mentoring, and work experience opportunities.

Internationally renowned speakers have engaged past students, including Martin Parr, David Brandon Geeting, Erik Kessels, Ewen Spencer, Haley Morris-Cafiero, Sohrab Hura, Julian Germain, Anouk Kruithof, Cristina De Middel, Guy Martin, Thijs Groot Wassink (WassinkLundgren), Simon Roberts and Kevin Cummins.

We place emphasis on international employability and collaboration, with previous study trips to Paris, Los Angeles, Berlin, Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York, plus day-trips within the UK and to the Format International Photography Festival in Derby. Educational visits can take various formats, including physical and virtual experiences.

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CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£15,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Beth
23 Feb 24

The food and drink prices are way too expensive. Our library space is small and closes too early, especially around deadline times. The communal space also feels limited as it..Read more

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Joséphine
16 Feb 24

Everyone is approachable if needing help with anything, love the facility’s for example the studios and how we can have an adobe account. would say the cafe is a little expensive..Read more

Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Photography
62%
Art & Design
40%
Media Studies
21%
English Language
14%
English Literature
13%
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£9,535 per year

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£18,000 per year

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£18,000 per year

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B
Beth
23 Feb 24
The food and drink prices are way too expensive. Our library space is small and closes too early, especially around deadline times. The communal space also feels limited as it...
Read more
J
Joséphine
16 Feb 24
Everyone is approachable if needing help with anything, love the facility’s for example the studios and how we can have an adobe account. would say the cafe is a little expensive...
Read more
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Leeds Arts University
Leeds Arts University , Leeds

With a history dating as far back as 1846, Leeds Arts University has been cultivating the next generation of creativity in students...

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CUG ranking
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Leeds Arts University
Woodhouse Lane Leeds West Yorkshire LS2 9AQ United Kingdom
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