Documentary Photography
University of South WalesCardiff, United Kingdom
Course overview
Find the stories that need to be told on this dedicated documentary photography course. You’ll learn the practical skills to not only produce the images, but to be in control of all elements of the process, using our state-of-the-art production suites, darkrooms and fabrication studios.
Key highlights
- Dedicated focus on documentary photography and visual storytelling
- Practical skills to control every element of the photographic process
- Access to state-of-the-art production suites
- Traditional darkrooms and fabrication studios available to students
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — UCAS Points: 104 (or above); Entry Requirements; International Students; Contextual offers; Ask a question
- BTEC: DMM — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC Extended Diploma
- T-level: Pass — …HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional Requirements: GCSEs: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and E…
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass
- Welsh Baccalaureate — Diploma with Grade C/B in the Skills Challenge Certificate
- GCSE: C/4 or above — to include Mathematics, English
- A-level: BCC — to include to include a relevant art and design subject
- A-level: BC-CC — to include with a relevant art and design subject
Scholarships
Chancellors International Development Scholarships
International Development Scholarships of £2,500 are available for students from the regions, for undergraduate and postgraduate courses.
Up to £2,500Course Kit Bursaries
We are offering course kit bursaries to students in their first year of study to support with course costs.
International Office Scholarship
Undergraduate (including top-ups): upto £1,500. Postgraduate: upto £2,000.
Undergraduate Sanctuary Scholarship
USW Scholarship £1000
The University of South Wales is offering scholarships worth £1,000 to first year students who wish to study at least 40 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £1,000USW Scholarship £250
The University of South Wales offers scholarships worth £250 to students at levels 4-7 who wish to study at least 5 credits through the medium of Welsh.
Up to £250USW Summer School
Please contact the provider.
Careers this course leads to
- Documentary photographer
- Photojournalist
- Press photographer
- Freelance photographer
- Picture editor
- Photography assistant
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £16,800
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 South Wales, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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