BA (Hons) Photography

YEAR 1

• Explore your individual approach to photographic practice through a range of projects
• Learn to strengthen your understanding of the communicative aspects of photography through subtle changes and the use of visual elements, technique and context
• Work with studio and location lighting, digital cameras and large format inkjet printers
• Develop production and post-production skills in the Digital Darkroom.

YEAR 2

• Explore the application of your creative practice within professional contexts including fashion, advertising and editorial projects
• Apply your visual approach across a range of genres utilising new and emerging technologies - digital moving image and CGI
• Investigate the opportunities of collaborative practice to develop your ideas and image making beyond the boundaries of photography
• Enter national competitions like AOP Awards, D&AD and Canon Shoot Like a Pro.

YEAR 3

• Apply your unique individual approach - informed by your interests and passions - to the production of a professional portfolio
• Develop your understanding of the photographic industries and build your networks
• Gain entrepreneurial and employability skills
• Participate in a London graduate showcase, presenting the very best work to industry
• Prepare a detailed Research Report that informs your professional practice.

Typical UK offers

A / AS Levels – GCE

GCE A/AS Levels 3 A-level qualifications at grades BBB. Where candidates are not taking 3 A-levels, NUA will consider combinations of A-level/AS-level and other Level 3 qualifications.

BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction, Merit, Merit in an art, design or media related subject

BTEC Diploma (QCF or RQF)

Distinction*, Distinction* in an art, design or media related subject

T Levels

A T Level in any subject with overall grade Merit or above

UAL Extended Diploma

Merit

UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

UAL Level 4 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Pass

Foundation Diploma in Art and Design

Merit

Access to Higher Education Diploma (Art and Design)

Pass

International Baccalaureate Diploma

A minimum of 27 points

NUA welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio, responses to questions asked and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying.

If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer.

International applications

We accept qualifications from all over the world. 

Most international students are required to hold an English language qualification. Applicants are required to have a minimum UKVI approved IELTS exam score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each section. Equivalent English language qualifications are acceptable such as, IB English language syllabus A or B/English Literature (Grade 4).

Home    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£9,250

Overseas    

Undergraduate degree (full-time three and four year degree)    
£17,500

Inspirational guest speakers covering a range of photographic roles will feature in your timetable almost every week.

And you’ll get feedback from professionals by pitching your work to industry panels.

Insight from renowned professionals like Dean Chalkley, Tim Flach, Lottie Davies and Carol Sharp will help you understand latest trends as you hone business skills like self-promotion, networking and client management.

Graduates work in a broad range of careers including

• Photographer
• Photographic Assistant
• Art Director
• Image Producer
• Picture Editor
• Digital Retoucher Picture Librarian
• Curator
• CGI Artist
• Teaching Technician
• Digital Assistant
• Photographer’s Agent
• Picture Researcher
• Studio Assistant