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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 640F

Photography with Foundation Year

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
81%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Arts University Bournemouth, the BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. BA (Hons) Photography at Arts University Bournemouth is a challenging and innovative course with a long-standing international reputation. Our comprehensive curriculum covers all aspects of photography, from technical proficiency to theoretical frameworks. You will gain hands-on experience in both traditional and contemporary photographic techniques, from film processing and darkroom printing to emerging digital imaging technologies. 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

Cultural
Social
Ethical dimensions of photography
Developing a well-rounded perspective that informs your creative practice
UCAS Code:640F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

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📊 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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
81%
Learning opportunities
74%
Assessment and feedback
72%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
51%
Learning resources
88%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Photography with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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