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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Cardiff
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Since it was established by Magnum photographer David Hurn in 1973, BA (Hons) Documentary Photography has established itself internationally as one of the premier courses at which to study documentary photography. USW has a history of 100 years of photography, and over 40 years of teaching Documentary Photography behind us.Our definition of ‘documentary’ is broad. It blends the traditions of documentary storytelling with the most exciting innovations in contemporary photography. On this Documentary Photography degree, you’ll learn how to think critically and independently, and you’ll gain the technical skills to communicate your ideas in the most effective way.Our Documentary Photography students regularly win the industry’s most prestigious awards. These include Lua Ribeira and Sam Laughlin, who were joint winners in the 2017 Jerwood/Photoworks Award. Lua Ribeira was also runner up in the prestigious 2016 Bar Tur Photobook Award. Daragh Soden made the Irish Times ’50 People To Watch In 2017’ list. Other winners included Sam Ivin, (Student Work Category of PDN’s Photo Annual 2015); Yasmin Balai, (2nd in IAFOR Documentary Photography Award) 2015 and Mira Andres (winner of the ESPY Award 2015).
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
104 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
T Level:
Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
D - A* Grades / Points required
To include an Art & Design related subject.
To include an Art & Design related subject.
Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS Tariff points to include an Art & Design related subject
To include an Art & Design related subject.
Passing the T Level with Pass (C or above in the Core) to include an Art & Design related subject
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
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Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
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£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from EU
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£12,600 per year
Students from International
£12600 Per year
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