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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W641

Photography [with Foundation Year]

Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,400Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Photography [with Foundation Year] at Anglia Ruskin University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Cambridge, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Explore and experiment with photographic practices and learn how to create images that tell compelling stories, whatever your creative ambitions. Whether your dream is to be a fashion or fine art photographer, or a photojournalist, on this course you’ll develop skills in professional photography, multimedia, critical communication and exhibition. In our comprehensive, specialist photographic facilities, you’ll learn from expert, dedicated tutors who will help you refine your photographic style and voice while giving you plenty of space and time to experiment with practices and media. S... International tuition fees are £18,400 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation: Visual Communication and Design Principles
Foundation: Photography Essentials and Camera Techniques
Digital Image Processing and Post-Production
Photographic Narrative and Storytelling
Professional Photography Practice and Lighting
Contemporary Photography: Theory and Context
Exhibition Design and Curation
Photography Business and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:W641
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic60————

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,400

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,600

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Anglia Ruskin University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£17,500£23,000£27,000
3 years£13,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£17,000£22,500£28,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
10%Studying
13%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
70%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
52%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
95%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Anglia Ruskin University

Anglia Ruskin University offers Photography [with Foundation Year] as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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