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

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Waterside Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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

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Waterside Campus

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**Why choose this course?**Our Photography degree takes a practical approach to exploring the photograph within a range of contemporary practices and contexts. You’ll develop your understanding of the place of photographic work within leisure, commercial and cultural contexts, to understand the impact photography can have and the change it can inspire. We encourage you to explore the photograph within art, editorial, product, services and industry, communications, performance and entertainment. ...Read more


Why choose this course?

Our Photography degree takes a practical approach to exploring the photograph within a range of contemporary practices and contexts. You’ll develop your understanding of the place of photographic work within leisure, commercial and cultural contexts, to understand the impact photography can have and the change it can inspire. We encourage you to explore the photograph within art, editorial, product, services and industry, communications, performance and entertainment. You’ll develop skills independently, so you can work to client commissions and function as a professional following graduation in photography. With regards to employment 100% of Photography students go on to work and / or study within 15 months after the course*As well as your assessed coursework, we encourage you to present your work to the public. There will be additional costs included in contributing to and setting up exhibitions, such as gallery hire, printing, mounting/framing and transport. These will vary depending on the venue and the number of participants.We organise annual international trips for groups of around 30 students across the arts subjects. These are optional but have proved to be valuable for students’ academic and practical experience.There are usually one or two trips to Europe each year and at least one long haul trip further afield. Study trips to Europe cost approximately £300-350 while trips to America/Asia cost approximately £850-1000.We don’t expect students to arrive with their own high-end cameras, we have a range of Nikon digital cameras which can be loaned (subject to availability). You may wish to go on to purchase your own camera in your second year.


By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:

- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more. - Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop


to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2025 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2025

. - Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.


The Northampton Employment Promise

- In fact, we’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.✱ National Student Survey (NSS) 2023✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.uk/benefits for more information✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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50/101
CUG Subject Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
82nd
CUG Ranking
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Source: Complete University Guide 2025
120th
Cinematics and Photography
Drop-out rate
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The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
What students say
SR
Student Reviewer
18 Feb 15

It's a great place with friendly people and teachers! While studying photography I've met some great people that helped me a lot with getting a fantastic placement. I'm very glad..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBBB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BCC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:30 Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 (Foundation) Technical Level (360 glh):

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

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh):

DMM Grades / Points required

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (540 glh):

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

AQA Level 3 Technical Level (720 glh):

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

AS:

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

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

M2,M3,M3 Grades / Points required

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

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

H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Certificate:

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate:

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

OCR Cambridge Technical Foundation Diploma:

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Introductory Diploma:

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

OCR Cambridge Technical Subsidiary Diploma:

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

Pearson BTEC 90-Credit Diploma (QCF):

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

Pearson BTEC Certificate (QCF):

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

Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):

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

Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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

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 Certificate (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):

DMM Grades / Points required

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

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

Pearson BTEC Subsidiary Diploma (QCF):

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

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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

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Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements

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Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

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Accepted towards tariff requirements

Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications

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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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

£9,250 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 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

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

£9,250 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 Northern Ireland

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

£9,250 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 Channel Islands

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It's a great place with friendly people and teachers! While studying photography I've met some great people that helped me a lot with getting a fantastic placement. I'm very glad...
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