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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

Bristol, UWE
Bristol, England
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3 yearsDuration
£15,750Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
96%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bristol, UWE, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Bristol, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Study in a studio environment with professional-standard facilities and the focus on the real-world skills you need to succeed in your career. Why study photography? Images are everywhere. Studying photography enables you to understand the language of images and develop your 'visual voice' to communicate effectively and with confidence. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 96% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 87% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Photographic Practice and Techniques
Visual Communication and Image Analysis
Contextual Studies in Photography
Documentary and Editorial Photography
Digital Media Production
Professional Photography Project
Exhibition and Curation Studies
Contemporary Photography Discourse
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

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

£15,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£47,250

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 — Bristol, UWE

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£24,000£26,500
3 years£14,000£18,500£22,500
5 years£19,500£24,000£30,500

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≈ Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 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

95%Working
5%Seeking Work
55%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
96%
Learning opportunities
94%
Assessment and feedback
97%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
91%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
83%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Bristol, UWE

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