Photography BA (Hons)
Bristol, University of the West of England
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Start date

16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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16-SEP-24

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3 Years

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BA(Hons) Photography is based in the city of Bristol, a vibrant arts and media community that will challenge and inspire you. The course offers a vibrant, collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction and expert input, all underpinned by theory and critique. We’ll encourage you to transform your broad-based photographic practice into an individual visual style. On graduation, you’ll have a unique and compelling body of work for the marketplace.Work to briefs set ...Read more

BA(Hons) Photography is based in the city of Bristol, a vibrant arts and media community that will challenge and inspire you. The course offers a vibrant, collaborative environment, modern facilities, supportive workshop instruction and expert input, all underpinned by theory and critique. We’ll encourage you to transform your broad-based photographic practice into an individual visual style. On graduation, you’ll have a unique and compelling body of work for the marketplace.Work to briefs set and assessed by external individuals and organisations, including photographers, filmmakers, publishers, clothing labels, product designers, theatre groups, musicians and festivals.Attend talks from creative professionals and visit photographers' studios, agencies and picture libraries. Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.Our graduates work in fields from editorial and fashion to movie stills and medical photography. Employers include the BBC, Sunday Times Magazine and the Tate. Past students have assisted photographers such as Martin Parr, Steve McCurry, Zed Nelson and Tim Walker, and have been published and exhibited in FT Weekend, Vogue Italia, Oh Comely, The Photographers Gallery, National Portrait Gallery and the Tate.Graduates have also established important collectives and exhibiting networks such as One Giant Arm, Loupe Magazine and Splash and Grab.

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WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
75/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
78th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
67th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 87 = 13% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
13%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
92%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Isobel
06 Feb 24

Friendly staff, location is in the middle of nowhere, could have better transport links and maybe accommodation close..Read more

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Natalia
05 Feb 24

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A level

A level:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

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T Level:

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No specific subjects required. Points from A-Level General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards a overall tariff. You must have a minimum of two A-Levels.

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Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

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Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

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

Photography
45%
Media Studies
29%
Art & Design
26%
English Literature
19%
Film Studies
16%
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Tuition fees

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England

9,250 per year

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15,850 per year

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Students from EU

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15,850 per year

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Isobel
06 Feb 24
Photography BA (Hons)
Friendly staff, location is in the middle of nowhere, could have better transport links and maybe accommodation close...
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Bristol, University of the West of England
Bristol, University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

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Bristol, University of the West of England
Kennel Lodge Road Bristol BS3 2JT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Parson Street  0.7 miles away
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