BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography

The BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography course offered by the University of Bolton is a three-year full-time program that enables students to hone their skills and knowledge in storytelling through photographs. It offers access to professional-standard equipment and laboratories and aims to guide students in refining their craft, developing their personal style, and preparing them for the extensive scope of the photographic industry.Course Content: The course delves into the history and ethics of photojournalism and documentary photography, teaches skills in digital and analogue processes and lighting techniques, and even guidance on running a freelance business. Students learn to develop their craft through practical learning, academic and theoretical study, and professional engagement.Key Modules: The course comprises important modules that cover various aspects of photography and storytelling, such as 'Documentary Photography', 'Photo Story', 'Social Documentary', 'Commissioned Photography', 'Photography Freelance Practice' and 'Final Major Project'.Future Careers: This course prepares students for a range of opportunities in the photographic sector, which includes but is not limited to freelance photojournalists, staff photographers for newspapers, magazines or websites, documentary photographers, publishing, teaching, research, gallery curators, picture editors and more.For more information on this course, please visit the official course page: [BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography](https://www.bolton.ac.uk/course/ba-hons-photojournalism-and-documentary-photography-full-time-3-years-university-of-bolton/2024-25)