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

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Award-winning contemporary photographers and pioneering artists such as Helen Cammock have studied photography at Brighton. Our emphasis is on the creative exploration of photography. This is a degree that lets you to develop your individual style as you build the technical and analytical skills required for photography practices such as fine art, editorial, fashion, documentary and commercial photography. You’ll be working in an experimental and critical environment, learning with practising ...Read more

Award-winning contemporary photographers and pioneering artists such as Helen Cammock have studied photography at Brighton. Our emphasis is on the creative exploration of photography. This is a degree that lets you to develop your individual style as you build the technical and analytical skills required for photography practices such as fine art, editorial, fashion, documentary and commercial photography. You’ll be working in an experimental and critical environment, learning with practising artists and researchers. Our aim is for you to graduate with your own style, ready to join the creative industries and maximise your employability.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Based in a vibrant school of art and media, you will be joining a dynamic community in central Brighton, an artistic and progressive city.- Explore a range of photographic methods and technologies, including traditional analogue processes and digital technology.- Highly experienced photographers and artists make up the staff teaching team.- A team of helpful technicians are on hand to guide and support you in the studios, processing areas and darkrooms.- Option modules throughout your course enable you to combine practice and theory, and tailor the degree to your specific career and creative ambitions.- Explore the theory of photography, learning about its history and critically considering all aspects of the practice, from composition to post-production to curation.- Excellent kit room with a wide selection of cameras.- Industry-standard facilities where you will use sophisticated lighting and camera equipment.- Visiting artists, writers, photographers, gallerists and media professionals share their experience, giving a window into the creative and business aspects of the media industries.- Exchange opportunities with Nagoya University of the Arts in Japan.- Opportunities to exhibit throughout the course, culminating with the major graduate show in the final year.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
83%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£19,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£19,000
What students say
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Samantha
07 Mar 24

Best aspects: making friends, learning new things and using the photography studios. Worst: staying in halls and getting no support...Read more

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Hatice
12 Feb 24

I could say that the University of Brighton is a great opportunity for art students. They are offering everything you need and everyone is supportive to make you feel better and..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

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

H2,H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

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

MMM - DDM Grades / Points required

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

Your portfolio of work is the most important part of your applications for this course. It’s not just about finished work, this is your opportunity to show us your thinking, ideas and abilities. We will assess it alongside your UCAS application.

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Must include at least three subjects at Higher Level.

Or equivalent combination of grades.

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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
47%
Film Studies
28%
English Literature
26%
Art & Design
24%
Media Studies
24%
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Tuition fees

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England

£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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£13,842 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from EU

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13,842 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£13842 Per year

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Latest Photography reviews

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Samantha
07 Mar 24
Photography BA (Hons)
Best aspects: making friends, learning new things and using the photography studios. Worst: staying in halls and getting no support....
Read more
H
Hatice
12 Feb 24
Photography BA (Hons)
I could say that the University of Brighton is a great opportunity for art students. They are offering everything you need and everyone is supportive to make you feel better and...
Read more
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