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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W645

Commercial Photography (Fashion)

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

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Commercial Photography (Fashion) at Arts University Bournemouth. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The world of fashion photography, thrives on narrative led concepts and aesthetically powerful imagery to communicate its many messages, shaping how we view the world through the photographic and video representation of style and clothing. This course is designed to cultivate the next generation of visually articulate fashion photographers, producing work that communicates creative visual ideas and solutions for a contemporary commercial client base. We’re looking for ambitious, imaginative individuals ready to challenge conventions, redefine industry standards, and drive the future of fash... 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

Fashion Photography Aesthetics and Theory
Studio Lighting and Technical Practice
Fashion Editorial Narrative Development
Commercial Client and Briefs Management
Visual Research and Concept Development
Digital Post-Production and Image Editing
Professional Portfolio Development
Fashion Industry Collaboration and Practice
UCAS Code:W645
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

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