Overview

The Photography (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth offers a rigorous and expansive education designed to foster creative excellence and professional development. This degree is built on a foundation that recognises and nurtures the individual aspirations of each student, encouraging a journey that goes beyond traditional boundaries.

Students are encouraged to explore new, often unpredictable, and challenging possibilities in photographic practice. The curriculum is conceptually driven, requiring participants to actively respond to the expanded field of contemporary photography while utilising rapid technological advances that continue to shape the medium.

Why Photography (Hons) at Arts University Bournemouth?

The programme provides access to specialist studios and resources within a dedicated creative community. Students benefit from a learning environment that encourages individual exploration and the development of a unique professional voice. The university's focus on industry-standard facilities and expert guidance helps students transition from academic study to professional practice.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 19950 per year
National fee: GBP 9790 per year

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Syllabus

Modules may include:

Contemporary Photography
Technical Skills
Cultural and Historical Contexts
Visual Culture
Photographic Practice
Realism and Representation

Careers with Photography (Hons)

Graduates from this programme are prepared for a variety of roles within the creative sector. The course focuses on professional development, enabling students to step into industry with a strong portfolio. Alumni have successfully pursued projects involving space imaging, cosmic radiation capture, and contemporary gallery exhibitions, demonstrating the diverse paths available to photographers.

Programme Structure

In your first year, through group and individual learning, we will introduce you to the technical skills, historical and contemporary practices and theoretical issues that are fundamental to photography.

You will work on a range of visual projects, develop your creativity and establish a strong grounding in photographic production.

In support of this, a series of technical workshops will provide you with skills and working-knowledge of studio and darkroom practices, and digital image editing and printing.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

Language

English

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80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bournemouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Visual Arts Film Studies Photography View 378 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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80

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PTE Academic

64

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

The standard offers for degree courses include:

GCE A Levels – BBB at A Level excluding General Studies, or 120 UCAS Tariff points

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at Pass

BTEC Level 3 Diploma at Distinction* Distinction*

BTEC/OCR Extended Diploma at Distinction, Merit, Merit

RSL/UAL Diploma – must be combined with other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to 112-120 UCAS Tariff points

RSL/ UAL Extended Diploma at Merit

A combination of BTEC Subsidiary Diploma and A Levels – equivalent to 120 UCAS Tariff points

Three BTEC Subsidiary Diploma passes at Grade Merit

Scottish Highers – five passes at Grade C or above

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

19950 GBP / year

≈ 19950 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bournemouth

United Kingdom

700 - 1000 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Living costs

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