Photography - BA (Hons)
University of Suffolk
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The Photography degree course at University of Suffolk offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image.Students will develop their ability to produce photographic work in a range of media, using techniques that are sensitive to the works context and audience. Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on producing creative, expressive and risk-taking work, which also engages with ...Read more

The Photography degree course at University of Suffolk offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image.Students will develop their ability to produce photographic work in a range of media, using techniques that are sensitive to the works context and audience. Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on producing creative, expressive and risk-taking work, which also engages with critical and theoretical approaches.Career opportunities in photography include editorial, documentary, portraiture, advertising, fashion, music, architecture, newspaper, medical, wildlife, police photography, reality based visualisation or computer generated imaging and publishing.Other areas graduates can move into are fine art practice, picture research, editing and curatorial posts, gallery or project management, technical support and PR.Take a look at our Student Successes and what they have to say about studying Photography at the University of Suffolk

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1/279
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Source: Complete University Guide 2026
55th
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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A level

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BBC Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

112 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE Maths and English at Grade 4/C or above. Grades / Points required

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

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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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.

£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,690 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,690 per year

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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 degree programmes spanning a comprehensive range of...

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University of Suffolk
Waterfront Building Neptune Quay Ipswich Suffolk IP4 1QJ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Ipswich  0.5 miles away

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