Overview

The Photography (with Foundation Year) course from UWE Bristol (University of the West of England) you will develop your creativity and the high-level practical skills needed to become a successful photographer. Work across all areas of the discipline, from editorial and documentary to fashion, advertising and fine art.

Career opportunities

Photography is largely a freelance practice and students with experience of live briefs are best placed to make a smooth transition to industry. Tailoring what and how you study, you can shape the course towards your chosen career path.

The graduates work in fields including editorial, fashion, fine art, advertising, movie stills and medical photography for employers such as the BBC, Sunday Times Magazine, FT Weekend, the Tate and the National Portrait Gallery, French Connection, Prix de la Photographie Paris, We Folk, British Journal of Photography, the Department for Education and Aardman Animations. Careers include:

freelance photography (editorial, fashion, advertising, portraiture)

photographer's assistant

picture research

photographer's agent

studio work

publishing

teaching and art therapy

arts and gallery administration

further postgraduate study/academic research.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Arts Contexts

Exploring Practice in Photography

Professional Contexts in Photography

Creative Collaboration in Photography

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Bristol, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Photography View 104 other Bachelors in Photography 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

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tariff points: 72

Contextual tariff: See the contextual offers page.

GCSE: Grade C/4 in English, or equivalent.

A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.

Relevant subjects: Art and Design.

EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see the minimum entry requirements page.

Access: No specific subjects required.

Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.

Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.

T Levels: No specific subjects required.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17000 GBP / year

≈ 17000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Living costs

Bristol

United Kingdom

750 - 1260 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Bristol

Funding

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