Photography FdA
University of South Wales
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Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.A sound ...Read more

The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments.Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice.Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles.A sound knowledge of the history of photography and awareness of contemporary developments will support and underpin your photographic practice and encourage you to think critically about photography and its impact on our society and culture in Wales and beyond.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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56/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
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44th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
95th
What students say
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Shyla
16 Nov 23

I like the placement of each classroom, it makes it quite easy to be able to find where I’m going and everyone is so nice. If you need help, they will give it to you..Read more

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Maisie
10 Mar 22

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

DD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

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

PPP Grades / Points required

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

A* - D Grades / Points required

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

Entry criteria detail typical offers but USW considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. Combinations of qualifications are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable.

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£7,500 per year

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Wales

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£7,500 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£7,500 per year

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£12,300 per year

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