Photojournalism and Documentary Photography with Foundation Year (Hons) University of Gloucestershire

Overview

Through the Photojournalism and Documentary Photography with Foundation Year (Hons)  course from University of Gloucestershire 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.

Working with industry partners, you’ll have the chance engage in industry-based modules and live briefs. The course is designed to empower you to become a highly employable force in the world of photography. You’ll embark on a transformative journey that will enable you to make a meaningful difference to people’s lives through your visual storytelling.

Career opportunities:

Through the course, you will have the opportunity to undertake a work placement, with recent destinations including Magnum Photos New York, The Michael Hoppen Gallery, the Daily Mail, South West News Service and The Sunday Times.

You’ll benefit from the strong links with media professionals – the course network has links with organisations such as PA Media, The British Press Photographers’ Association, the Association of Photographers and the Martin Parr Foundation and offers you the chance to undertake annual trips to Paris Photo, Tokyo and Berlin.

Graduates from the course move into a range of roles, both employed and freelance including for Getty Images, The Press Association, Mercury Press, South West News Service, the Tate, The Walt Disney Company, Saatchi and Saatchi, and Sony.

Other roles include forensic medical photography for the NHS, teaching, and exhibition roles at the Imperial War Museum North.