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UndergraduateFoundation DegreeUCAS: PF30

Photography

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Caerphilly, Wales
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2 yearsDuration
£17,600Per Year (Intl)
£23,500Avg. Graduate Salary
98%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the FD Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Caerphilly, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 hello@coleggwent.ac.uk https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/ This foundation degree in photography course brings together creative photographic skills and academic study, allowing you to express your creativity and communicate ideas through photography. Home/uk fees are £7,500 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Practice
Digital Photography Techniques
Photographic History and Theory
Professional Photography Studio Practice
Image Editing and Post-Production
Photography for Communication and Narrative
Lighting and Composition Principles
Contemporary Photographic Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:PF30
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ 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

£17,600

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£35,200

Home Student Fee

£7,500

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 — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,500£26,000
3 years£13,500£18,500£23,000
5 years£19,000£23,500£29,000

UK subject average: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 18% above UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£20,000

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

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%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
98%
Learning opportunities
97%
Assessment and feedback
100%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
96%
Learning resources
100%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
85%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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