University of Derby

Photography

University of DerbyDerby (Markeaton Street), United Kingdom

Course overview

• ▼ Media Loan Hub The Media Loan Hub is our equipment centre and you can use it to book out cameras, lighting and sound equipment. • ► Photography lab The Photography lab at Markeaton Street has outstanding facilities that are the envy of many experienced professional photographers. • Optional placement year Optional placement year • Photographic Practice • Photographic Studio Production - People • Photographic Studio Production - Objects

Key highlights

  • Book cameras, lighting and sound kit from the Media Loan Hub
  • Dedicated photography lab with professional-standard facilities at Markeaton Street
  • Optional placement year to gain industry experience
  • Studio production modules covering both people and objects
  • Core module in photographic practice

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
  • A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
  • T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
  • BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Photographer
  • Commercial photographer
  • Portrait photographer
  • Studio photographer
  • Photographic technician
  • Picture editor

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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