BA (Hons) Photography and Visual Media
University of SuffolkIpswich, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Photography and Visual Media degree course at University of Suffolk offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image. Students will develop their ability to produce photographic work in a range of media, using techniques that are sensitive to the works context and audience. Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on individual identity and authorship over your own ideas in producing creative, expressive, and risk-taking work, which also engages with critical and theoretical approaches. | In the first year, students will be introduced to historical, theoretical, cultural and political debates surrounding lens-based media, digital imagery and artificial intelligence.
This study is directly linked to the use of all camera formats, as well as the specific qualities of analogue and digital photography and wider discussions around the role of imagery in contemporary society.
Key highlights
- Produce photographic work across a range of media for specific audiences
- Emphasis on individual authorship and creative, risk-taking practice
- Explore debates on lens-based media, digital imagery and artificial intelligence
- Work with all camera formats, both analogue and digital
- Practical work combined with critical and theoretical approaches
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — A-Level: BBC
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC: DMM
- T-level: Merit — T Level: Merit
- Additional condition: portfolio — Applicants to this course will need to submit a portfolio of work in support of their application.
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
International Merit Scholarship
The awards are £1,000 - £3,000 based on your academic achievements and level of study.
Up to £1,000Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarship
We will be awarding fifty (50) Vice-Chancellor’s Excellence in Health Scholarships of £4,000 value each in the 2025/26 academic year.
Up to £4,000
Careers this course leads to
- Photographer
- Photojournalist
- Visual media artist
- Digital image editor
- Picture researcher
- Commercial photographer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £10,050 | International: £16,500
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 Suffolk, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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