Photography (with integrated foundation year) - BA (Hons)
University of Cumbria
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Carlisle - Brampton Road

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Carlisle - Brampton Road

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Carlisle - Fusehill Street

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Our foundation course in photography will give you a strong grounding to experience life through the camera lens to advance your studies to degree level.You’ll learn all the essential photography basics - how to use a variety of cameras, both digital and film, how to make creative images, work in a studio and on location, and how to print your photos to a high standard.In addition, on this photography course you’ll explore historical and contemporary photographers and images to encourage you to ...Read more

Our foundation course in photography will give you a strong grounding to experience life through the camera lens to advance your studies to degree level.You’ll learn all the essential photography basics - how to use a variety of cameras, both digital and film, how to make creative images, work in a studio and on location, and how to print your photos to a high standard.In addition, on this photography course you’ll explore historical and contemporary photographers and images to encourage you to develop your own style and flourish as a photographer ready for year one of the degree course.Former students have gone into a range of photographic careers, become freelance photographers, curators and editors and some have secured solo exhibitions in art galleries just months after graduating.

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30 Apr 22

I started the BA Photography course in 2018 and finished in 2022. I found the modules interesting, and we had a good mix of arts and more commercially orientated guest speakers...Read more

SR
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14 Mar 22

I speak as an ART student, which is its own campus. Campus location is in a beautiful part of the country, sandwiched between the Lake District and Scotland. Perfect for those who..Read more

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£9,790 per year

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£9,790 per year

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£16,000 per year

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SR
Student Reviewer
30 Apr 22
I started the BA Photography course in 2018 and finished in 2022. I found the modules interesting, and we had a good mix of arts and more commercially orientated guest speakers....
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
14 Mar 22
I speak as an ART student, which is its own campus. Campus location is in a beautiful part of the country, sandwiched between the Lake District and Scotland. Perfect for those who...
Read more
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University of Cumbria
Brampton Road Carlisle Cumbria CA3 9AY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Carlisle  0.7 miles away

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