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

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University of Suffolk

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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The Photography degree course offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image. On the course you will have access to a range equipment from; multi format wet darkrooms inc. automated and manual processing of papers and film. Fully equipped large photographic studios, capable of being divided into sections, or expanded into single spaces depending upon requirements, catering for both analogue and ...Read more

The Photography degree course offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image. On the course you will have access to a range equipment from; multi format wet darkrooms inc. automated and manual processing of papers and film. Fully equipped large photographic studios, capable of being divided into sections, or expanded into single spaces depending upon requirements, catering for both analogue and digital (Tethered) shoots. Full selection of flash lighting and accessories for use both in studio, and on location. 35mm, Medium Format and Large format Film Cameras. Cropped, Full Frame (35mm) and Medium Format Digital camera systems. Apple Mac Laptops available for tethered shooting, proofing and retouching, equipped with the latest versions of creative suite. A Fusion Lab supporting both analogue media and digital image making, equipped with both flatbed and hi-end multi format film scanners. For more details please refer to our website. ​Graduates progress to a range of careers or other destinations including independent photographers, research, journalism, marketing and advertising, teaching, arts administration, picture editing, picture library work, local government, the voluntary sector and a wide variety of postgraduate courses, including teacher training.​

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
34/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
58th
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.
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80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£17,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Edward
17 Dec 24

There is plenty of support and places to go to for help with university work and life support. The uni could have more social..Read more

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Destiny
17 Dec 24

The facilities that are available for the students to use are incredible, and if you would like to know how to use something you have never used before the stuff will be more than..Read more

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Entry requirements

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BBC Grades / Points required

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112 Grades / Points required

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England

£9,250 per year

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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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E
Edward
17 Dec 24
Photography BA (Hons)
There is plenty of support and places to go to for help with university work and life support. The uni could have more social...
Read more
D
Destiny
17 Dec 24
Photography BA (Hons)
The facilities that are available for the students to use are incredible, and if you would like to know how to use something you have never used before the stuff will be more than...
Read more
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University of Suffolk
University of Suffolk , Ipswich

The University of Suffolk is a highly regarded university which offers an innovative array of undergraduate degrees spanning...

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