Photojournalism and Documentary Photography (with Foundation) BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
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Park Campus - Cheltenham

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Feel the excitement of professional photography on our Photojournalism and Documentary Photography degree. You won’t just be sitting in lectures – all the modules have been designed to get you out taking photographs as often as possible. You’ll learn the key skills required to be a working photographer, be regularly published worldwide and how to make a living and a career from photography. Our course picture agency, Pathos Images, will help you to distribute your images to national and ...Read more

Feel the excitement of professional photography on our Photojournalism and Documentary Photography degree. You won’t just be sitting in lectures – all the modules have been designed to get you out taking photographs as often as possible. You’ll learn the key skills required to be a working photographer, be regularly published worldwide and how to make a living and a career from photography. Our course picture agency, Pathos Images, will help you to distribute your images to national and international newspapers and magazines through our exclusive access to major publishers. You’ll be taught by experienced lecturers who are all professional working photographers. You’ll develop your passion to be become a modern photojournalist and documentary photographer through regular feedback and one-to-one tuition, and develop stories on local, national and global issues. You’ll produce a striking portfolio, along with a published book, a documentary short film with sound, and you’ll take part in regular exhibitions to showcase your talent and develop your skills.This course is available to study with an integrated foundation year – an extra, introductory year at the beginning of the full degree. If you don’t meet the stated entry requirements or you’re returning to education, it could be a great option that enables you to study this course. As well as an introduction to your subject, it will help you to develop valuable study skills, and communication, teamwork and problem-solving techniques, giving you the confidence and skills set you need to progress.

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85/279
CUG Subject Ranking
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19th
CUG Ranking
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72nd
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Ethan
13 Nov 23

The University itself is great, the lecturers are amazing, the night life isnt too good, but it is still good enough...Read more

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Leon
09 Nov 23

The lecturers are very supportive and able to accommodate your needs and interests. They are very friendly and able to help you build your confidence. The photo stores have a lot..Read more

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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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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£16,600 per year

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£16,600 per year

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£16600 Per year

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Ethan
13 Nov 23
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography BA (Hons)
The University itself is great, the lecturers are amazing, the night life isnt too good, but it is still good enough....
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Leon
09 Nov 23
Photojournalism and Documentary Photography BA (Hons)
The lecturers are very supportive and able to accommodate your needs and interests. They are very friendly and able to help you build your confidence. The photo stores have a lot...
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University of Gloucestershire
University of Gloucestershire , Cheltenham

Spread across three picturesque campuses, the University of Gloucestershire (UoG) offers a broad range of undergraduate and...

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University of Gloucestershire
The Park, Cheltenham Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL50 2RH United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Cheltenham Spa  0.5 miles away

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