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Birmingham City University · Undergraduate
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Offered by Birmingham City University, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. On our BA (Hons) Photography degree you will develop a creative, professional identity and signature style by combining technique, theory, experimentation and ethical practice. You will explore contemporary photographic practice, including fashion, documentary, portrait, moving image, landscape, portrait and fine art photography, gaining a rounded knowledge of these varied and exciting disciplines. Collaboration with other disciplines is encouraged, developing new ideas and connections with subjects such as graphic design, illustration and animation. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 97% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 95% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | BBC A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered. |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,000 | £22,500 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £12,500 | £18,500 | £22,000 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,500 | £27,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Birmingham City University · Undergraduate
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Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

Birmingham City University offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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