Photography BA (Hons)
University of NorthamptonWaterside Campus, Northampton
Course overview
The University of Northampton’s undergraduate BA Photography degree takes a practical approach to exploring the photograph within a range of contemporary practices and contexts. This will extend to a critical understanding of photography subjects and allows the scope for you to develop your creativity and professionalism. During our undergraduate photography course, we will challenge you to consider traditional silver processes and digital technologies, evaluating photographic production and studying the still image in relation to both the moving image and newer interactive technologies.
Students studying our degree in photography will also benefit from our industry standard photography studio facilities, which you can explore via the virtual tours below. For satisfied with feedback in the Guardian University Guide 2026 For Film Production & Photography in the Guardian University Guide 2026 Guardian data from the 2026 Film Production and Photography Subject table.
Key highlights
- Practical exploration of photography across contemporary practices and contexts
- Covers traditional silver processes alongside digital technologies
- Studies the still image alongside moving image and interactive technologies
- Industry standard photography studio facilities
- Develops critical understanding of photographic production and professionalism
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A typical offer for a BA Photography degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level or, a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
- BTEC: DMM — A typical offer for a BA Photography degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level or, a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
- T-level: Merit — A typical offer for a BA Photography degree would be: BBC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or, Merit at T Level or, a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Scholarships
ICAEW Foundation Bursary
Three annual payments of £4,000
Up to £12,000John Lowe Accounting and Finance Scholarship
Scholarship is paid as £1,000 in the second and third years of study.
Up to £2,000Northampton Energy Elite Athlete Scholarship
This scheme offers the student athlete a support network enabling them to balance the demands of performance sport with academic study.
Reid Science, Engineering, and Computing Bursary
£500 per year of study
Up to £1,500TD Lewis Scholarship
The T D Lewis Scholarship provides both undergraduate and postgraduate students with financial awards of up to £1,000.
Up to £100The Chancellor's Fund
Up to £50The University of Northampton International Scholarship
The University of Northampton International Scholarship Scheme is a merit-based scholarship that provides up to a £4,000 reduction in tuition fees.
Wilson Endowment Scholarship
Successful students will receive three annual payments of £500, one for each year of study.
Up to £1,500
Careers this course leads to
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Commercial photographer
- Picture editor
- Photographic technician
- Digital imaging specialist
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £17,000 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 Northampton, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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