UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W642

Photography with Foundation Year

Name: Photography with Foundation Year
Price: 17000 GBP
Availability: InStock

Canterbury Christ Church University

Canterbury, England

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4 yearsDuration

£17,000Per Year (Intl)

£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary

87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Canterbury Christ Church University, the BA (Hons) Photography with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Canterbury, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Top 10 in the UK for satisfaction with feedback in the subject area of film production and photography. (The Guardian University Guide 2026) A foundation year helps you develop the study skills and self-confidence needed for higher education when you don’t reach the entry requirements for your subject. Develop your creative voice by learning how to take inspiring photographs. You'll be taught by a team of experienced professional photographers who will support you on this dynamic and friendly course. Using industry-standard darkrooms and studios you’ll be encouraged to explore ma... International tuition fees are £17,000 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 85% student satisfaction rating, a 82% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation in Visual Communication

Analogue Photography and Darkroom Practice

Digital Photography and Image Processing

Studio Photography and Lighting

Photographic History and Theory

Visual Research and Conceptual Development

Professional Practice and Portfolio Development

Contemporary Photography and Practice

UCAS Code:W642

Academic Year:2026-27 entry

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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level	DDE
UCAS Points	48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

Test	Overall	L	R	W	S
IELTS Academic	6	5.5	5.5	6	5.5
PTE Academic	59	—	—	—	—

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,000

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,000

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 — Canterbury Christ Church University

Time After Graduation	Lower Quartile Salary	Median Salary	Upper Quartile Salary
15 months	£20,000	£24,000	£25,000
3 years	£15,500	£20,000	£24,000
5 years	£18,000	£25,000	£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▼ 17% below UK average salary

This course

£20,000

UK average

£24,000

Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary

This course

£25,000

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

90%

Overall

Teaching on my course

87%

Learning opportunities

91%

Assessment and feedback

90%

Academic support

95%

Organisation and management

89%

Learning resources

90%

Student voice

86%

Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2

87%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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