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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£22,500Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

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
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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 Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000

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

Official Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
10%Studying
40%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
97%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
92%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
94%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
99%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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BCU Travel Pass Scheme

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
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Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Birmingham City University

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