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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: PTHD

Photography

Barnsley College University Centre
Barnsley, England
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1 yearDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£6,995Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Barnsley College University Centre, the HND Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Barnsley, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. The Higher National Diploma in Photography develops professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the photography sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. This programme builds on the foundation of learning from level 4 by providing you with a in depth insight to Photography. It will develop and strengthen your core skills and prepare you for level 6, or to enter employment, with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. Home/uk fees are £6,995 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 94% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Professional Photography Practice
Digital Image Processing and Post-Production
Commercial and Editorial Photography
Photographic Lighting and Composition
Photography Business and Entrepreneurship
Research Methods in Visual Media
Specialist Photography Project
Workplace and Professional Development
UCAS Code:PTHD
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£13,500

Home Student Fee

£6,995

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
5%Studying
65%Professional Jobs
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