BA (Hons) Photography
University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom
Course overview
By providing you with a solid foundation in photographic theory and practice, this course will offer you the opportunity to take risks, explore ideas and realise your creative potential. The course aims to create flexible, resourceful and creative photographers with well-developed transferable skills, that can be applied to a broad range of commercial, commerce and art based careers.
Key highlights
- Solid foundation in both photographic theory and practice
- Encourages risk-taking, exploring ideas and developing creative potential
- Develops flexible, resourceful photographers with transferable skills
- Prepares graduates for commercial and art-based photography careers
Entry requirements
- Additional condition: portfolio — For some applicants, you’ll be asked to provide us with a portfolio of work to demonstrate your skills.
- GCSE: C — to include English Language
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — UCAS tariff points 104-112 points.
- T-level: Merit — T level Merit BTEC National Diploma DMM.
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Diploma
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction = 112 UCAS points - if you have a Pass (80 points) or Merit (96 points), you must have additional qualifications to a total of 112 points.
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Level 3
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 — 104-112 points
- International Baccalaureate: 30-31 — International Baccalaureate 30-31 points.
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
- Commercial photographer
- Fine art photographer
- Photojournalist
- Picture editor
- Photography studio assistant
- Digital imaging technician
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 per year; £150 per year | International: £10,050 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 Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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