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Photography - BA (Hons)
University of West London

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(3.7)

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Qualification

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

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Location

Main site - West London

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Study mode

Full Time

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Start date

Sep 2026

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Duration

3 Year

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Course info

Are you looking for a photography degree that will help you develop your own individual style behind the camera and put you on a path towards a creative career? Throughout our BA (Hons) Photography course, you will experience many different aspects of photography and acquire a solid overall grounding in the medium. You will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers. We offer a wide range of photographic facilities, including:
• well-equipped studio space\
• an analogue darkroom\
• photographic equipment hire\
• high-end scanning and digital printing. Your hands-on work with conceptual and practical briefs will also allow you to build your confidence and your portfolio, ensuring you graduate with sought-after skills.


What you'll study

On this photography course, you will produce creative work which combines a strong conceptual and aesthetic approach with high technical quality. The aim is for you to experience many different photographic mediums and build a comprehensive all-round skill set. For example, recent workshop activities have included:
• working with a walk-in camera\
• using alternative analogue processes\
• working with high-end digital capture and output\
• making handmade photo books. We pride ourselves on our close contact with our students through small group discussions and tutorials. Our strong and enthusiastic team of teaching staff and guest lecturers bring a wealth of experience to your studies. Join our creative community, and we can help you build your own professional network. As a result, many students pick up valuable work experience and paid jobs while they are on the course. Additionally, thanks to the University's good transport links to central London, you can access many world-class museums and galleries. Our degree shows are one of our great strengths and always demonstrate a strong mix of high-quality technical production and thought-provoking conceptual thinking, helping you to prepare for the outside world. Please note that to study this course, you need to have personal access to a computer and a digital SLR camera.

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Complete University Guide ranking
47th
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Complete University Guide Communication & Media Studies ranking
38th
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CUG ranking 47th
Ulster University
St Mary's RoadEalingLondonLondonW5 5RFUnited Kingdom
Nearest train station:West Ealing 0.6 miles away
Nearest tube station:South Ealing 0.2 miles away
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