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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Blenheim Walk
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
01-SEP-25
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Duration
4 Years
Course summary
Be inspired by a stunning world of visual language and image-making on our photography degree course. You will join a vibrant creative community and experience a wide range of traditional and digital approaches to produce an impressive portfolio of work.
We welcome students with a broad range of interests and will empower you to develop your own photographic voice. In todays industry it is vital you embrace broader practices. Photographers are increasingly employed across genres, from fine art and documentary to fashion and commercial work. This is an outward-looking course designed to maximise your employability or freelance success on graduation.
You will critically consider every aspect of this art form on the course, from the composition to the audience and post-production. You will work in industry-standard facilities using sophisticated lighting and camera equipment. Besides learning extensive technical skills, you will also benefit from enterprise and business skills including networking, mentoring, and work experience opportunities.
Internationally renowned speakers have engaged past students, including Martin Parr, David Brandon Geeting, Erik Kessels, Ewen Spencer, Haley Morris-Cafiero, Sohrab Hura, Julian Germain, Anouk Kruithof, Cristina De Middel, Guy Martin, Thijs Groot Wassink (WassinkLundgren), Simon Roberts andevin Cummins.
We place emphasis on international employability and collaboration, with previous study trips to Paris, Los Angeles, Berlin, Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York, plus day-trips within the UK and to the Format International Photography Festival in Derby. Educational visits can take various formats, including physical and virtual experiences.
Tuition fees
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£ 18,000per year
Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.
University information
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University League Table
111th
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Campus address
Blenheim Walk, Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9AQ, United Kingdom
Subject rankings
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Subject ranking
45th out of 95 3
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Entry standards
/ Max 198138 70%33rd
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Graduate prospects
/ Max 10062.0 62%27th
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.20 80%17th
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