BA (Hons) Photography With Foundation Year
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
The shared Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for people who want more time to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the School of Art and Media and life as a student at Salford.
Key highlights
- Shared foundation year exploring key principles of art, design and media
- Develops creative skills and builds a larger portfolio
- Smooth transition into the School of Art and Media
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: portfolio — APPLICANT PROFILE You should have a good range of academic qualifications combined with an appropriate portfolio of work, clearly evidencing ideas and concept driven work.
- Additional condition: interview — All suitable applicants to the course are invited for interview where you will be expected to present a portfolio of art and design work.
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 64 — …entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below A level 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- T-level: Pass — …A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
- BTEC: MPP — BTEC National Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Level 3
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 — 64 points including an Art & Design subject
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including art and design rela
Scholarships
Global Gold Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000
Global Silver Excellence Scholarship
For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500
IFY Excellence Scholarship
For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.
Up to £2,500
Careers this course leads to
- Photographer
- Photographic artist
- Photojournalist
- Commercial photographer
- Picture editor
- Photography assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £150 per year | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding
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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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