Photography in the Arts (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Dynevor, Swansea

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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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Dynevor, Swansea

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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The Photography in the Arts degree course at Swansea College of Art UWTSD is all about exploration, self-discovery and innovation.We’ll encourage you to experiment and challenge convention, pursue your personal interests and develop a unique vision to take you forward into a successful career in the creative industries.The photo department at Swansea College of Art has superb, state-of-the-art facilities and a very friendly atmosphere with small class sizes offering exceptional student/staff ...Read more

The Photography in the Arts degree course at Swansea College of Art UWTSD is all about exploration, self-discovery and innovation.

We’ll encourage you to experiment and challenge convention, pursue your personal interests and develop a unique vision to take you forward into a successful career in the creative industries.

The photo department at Swansea College of Art has superb, state-of-the-art facilities and a very friendly atmosphere with small class sizes offering exceptional student/staff interaction.

Our graduates go on to work in all areas of the visual arts, and join our excellent rota of visiting artists. We often ask them to come back and talk to you about their experiences.

Course Overview

Based in the Dynevor Centre for Art, Design & Media in Swansea‘s city centre, our Photography in the Arts programme provides an exciting platform from which to explore the unique and critical position that the still and moving photographic image occupies within contemporary culture at this exciting time.

The course encourages you to explore and challenge the conventions of contemporary photographic art practice.

Underpinned by historical and critical research, you will be encouraged to undertake an extensive, risk-taking enquiry into the possibilities of photography, with individual creativity and personal ambition at the core of the course’s philosophy.

The programme is predominantly self-directed and allows for a flexible approach to image-making in relation to both subject matter and technique.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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88/101
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
117th
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
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90%
Average salary
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Cinematics and Photography graduate salary at this uni
£16,000
UK Cinematics and Photography graduate salary
£17,000
What students say
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Nikolett
28 Nov 24

The best part is the people, lectures and staff they very supportive and lovely to talk to. They always here to help with anything you need. I never had a bad experience with..Read more

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Cris
24 Oct 24

The best is how the lectures are organised, how they care for each. I would like to have longer access to the facilities during summer breaks (dark room, Mac room, gear) because..Read more

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120 Grades / Points required

Grades are important; however, our offers are not solely based on academic results. We are interested in creative people that demonstrate a strong commitment to their subject area and therefore we welcome applications from individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. To assess student suitability for their chosen course we normally arrange interviews for all applicants at which your skills, achievements and life experience will be considered as well as your qualifications and portfolio of work.

Popular A-level subjects

Cinematics and Photography

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
45%
Media Studies
28%
Photography
27%
Film Studies
18%
Information & Communication technology
13%
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Tuition fees

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£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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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£13,500 per year

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Students from EU

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

£13,500 per year

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Students from International

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£13500 Per year

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Nikolett
28 Nov 24
Photography in the Arts (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons)
The best part is the people, lectures and staff they very supportive and lovely to talk to. They always here to help with anything you need. I never had a bad experience with...
Read more
C
Cris
24 Oct 24
Photography in the Arts (Swansea College of Art) BA (Hons)
The best is how the lectures are organised, how they care for each. I would like to have longer access to the facilities during summer breaks (dark room, Mac room, gear) because...
Read more
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
University of Wales Trinity Saint David , Carmarthen

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David (UWTSD) has three main campuses in southwest Wales – Swansea, Carmarthen and Lampeter –...

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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
De-La-Beche Street Swansea SA1 3EU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  0.2 miles away

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