Course Summary

The BA (Hons) Photography aims to develop practical photography skills while embracing the wider skills associated with a lifelong career in the Creative Arts industry. Photography graduates need to be prepared for a more varied, ever-changing and challenging work environment than ever before. Our aim is for you to develop a broad range of transferable skills including creative thinking and enterprise skills to give you the confidence to use them with the flexibility to create and support a successful career. As the industry and its supporting technology is ever-changing, we have developed a responsive curriculum by utilising visiting industry professionals as a vital resource and information base that has enabled us to inform and deliver appropriate industry content. With your broad skills, industry connections and growing self-confidence, you will graduate from this programme as a photography specialist, able to progress to post-graduate study and meaningful employment, or directly to into industry, where you will make a significant impact in academic, creative or other professional sectors. The industry focus of the programme is maintained by teaching and technical staff who are themselves practitioners and who ensure that the programme of study is both current and relevant. The wide range of specialisms offered by the teaching staff and technicians ensures that you are offered a rich range of options, allowing you to specialise in areas that suit your personal and professional needs as you progress through the programme. Blackpool School of Arts has many specialist facilities and resources including state-of-the-art photography studios, photography darkroom, 3D studio and print room. You will also have access to a unique creative environment with contemporary studios, think spaces and a stunning public gallery.

Course Details - Modules

All modules are compulsory

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W640

Institution code: B41

Campus Name: University Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

in an appropriate discipline and excluding Functional Skills

Pass Full Access to HE Diploma in relevant discipline


Plus GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Applicants who are able to demonstrate relevant work/life skills or knowledge will also be considered on an individual basis. All applicants will be given the opportunity to attend a workshop or send in their work electronically.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 93%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 90%

Go onto work and study: 100%

Fees and funding

England 8750.0 Year 1
Scotland 8750.0 Year 1
Wales 8750.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 8750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Please note: our course fees are accurate at time of publishing. However, government information may change at short notice and we reserve the right to update our fees accordingly.

Provider information

Ashfield Road
Bispham
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Blackpool
FY2 0HB

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