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

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Photography is a powerful language. It enables us to communicate complex ideas and emotions. It tells us what is considered important, and helps us to understand and question the past and the present. Your unique vision can help to redefine the way we see the world around us. As a critical and creative photographer, you can contribute to creating the visual landscapes of the future. The BA Photography degree at Cardiff Met will develop your understanding of technical and conceptual approaches to ...Read more

Photography is a powerful language. It enables us to communicate complex ideas and emotions. It tells us what is considered important, and helps us to understand and question the past and the present. Your unique vision can help to redefine the way we see the world around us. As a critical and creative photographer, you can contribute to creating the visual landscapes of the future. The BA Photography degree at Cardiff Met will develop your understanding of technical and conceptual approaches to photography, drawing inspiration from commercial, artistic and experimental lens-based mediums. You will acquire professional digital and film photography skills.Course Length:Three years full-time. Four years full-time if undertaking year-long sandwich placement.Placement year Not Available

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  UCAS
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43/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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87th
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66th
What students say
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aimee
07 Feb 25

the community is so lush and comforting, especially for the people who have moved far away..Read more

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Jess
28 Jan 25

For art students especially the facilities are really helpful with developing skills. The equipment is really accessible and there is lots of..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

CCC - BBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

DDD - CCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

96 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D33M0P12 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Mathematics. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Mathematics Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

24 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H2H2H2H2 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

MMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DDM Grades / Points required

Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate (first teaching September 2023):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,000 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,000 per year

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aimee
07 Feb 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
the community is so lush and comforting, especially for the people who have moved far away...
Read more
J
Jess
28 Jan 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
For art students especially the facilities are really helpful with developing skills. The equipment is really accessible and there is lots of...
Read more
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