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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W647

Commercial Photography (Advertising)

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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3 yearsDuration
£19,950Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Commercial Photography (Advertising) at Arts University Bournemouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The world of advertising photography thrives on creatively driven concepts that are realised to the highest technical standards. It plays a vital role in shaping how audiences engage with brands, products, and services across digital and print media. This course is designed to cultivate the next generation of visually articulate advertising photographers, producing work that delivers creative, visual solutions for a contemporary market. International tuition fees are £19,950 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 85% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Technical Practice
Visual Research and Conceptual Development
Advertising Photography and Brand Communication
Professional Studio Practice and Production
Digital Post-Production and Image Editing
Creative Industry Collaboration and Project Work
Contemporary Advertising Campaigns Analysis
Commercial Photography Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W647
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£59,850

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 — Arts University Bournemouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£25,000£28,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,000£32,000

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£26,000
UK average
£24,000

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

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
3%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
82%
Assessment and feedback
91%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
79%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
80%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Commercial Photography (Advertising) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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