Photography - BA (Hons)
Southampton, Solent University
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Focus your creative vision and develop your ideas using a range of large and medium format cameras, digital editing suites and even traditional film processing facilities. Throughout the course you will be supported to develop your creative, imaginative and critical abilities – skills that are essential in a creative career – you’ll also explore a range of photographic subjects and will embed photographic skills through dynamic projects.Solent’s experienced teaching team will guide you in ...Read more

Focus your creative vision and develop your ideas using a range of large and medium format cameras, digital editing suites and even traditional film processing facilities. Throughout the course you will be supported to develop your creative, imaginative and critical abilities – skills that are essential in a creative career – you’ll also explore a range of photographic subjects and will embed photographic skills through dynamic projects.Solent’s experienced teaching team will guide you in creating a rich and varied professional portfolio, and will ensure that you have the creative freedom to make a portfolio that best represents your own unique style, while at the same time demonstrating that you are a competent, adaptable and employable practitioner.Regular course lectures are supported by a programme of industry guest speakers, which in the past have included appearances from Richard Billingham, Catherine Yass, Charlotte Cotton, Ori Gersht, Brian Dillon, Peter Fraser, Dan Holdsworth, Chrystel Lebas, Jeremy Millar, Sophy Rickett, Margaret Salmon and Tom Hunter.

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90/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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84th
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
107th
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Roxanne
25 Feb 25

The facilities for my course are amazing and I love the location of campus! I feel the student union could do more to support students and create a sense of community..Read more

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Harri
25 Feb 25

best aspect is getting feedback from my technician and having their help whenever they’re around for shoots. worst aspect is coming back from shopping with a massive shopping bag..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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Students from England

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,790 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£19,081 per year

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Roxanne
25 Feb 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
The facilities for my course are amazing and I love the location of campus! I feel the student union could do more to support students and create a sense of community...
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Harri
25 Feb 25
Photography - BA (Hons)
best aspect is getting feedback from my technician and having their help whenever they’re around for shoots. worst aspect is coming back from shopping with a massive shopping bag...
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Southampton, Solent University
Southampton, Solent University , Southampton

Southampton Solent University’s history dates back to 1855, when it was founded as a private school for art....

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Southampton, Solent University
East Park Terrace Southampton SO14 0YN United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Southampton Central  0.4 miles away

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