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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

Coventry University
Coventry, England
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3 yearsDuration
£1,900Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Coventry University, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Coventry, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This course aims to support the development of independent, creative, critical and adaptable photographers with the professional skills to respond to an evolving industry. Are you passionate about photography and ready to develop your technical skills, creative ideas and critical eye? Explore your personal style and build a portfolio that shows your creative development and interests. - Experiment with a wide range of photographic techniques, materials and equipment. International tuition fees are £1,900 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 93% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 74% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Practice
Digital Image Processing and Editing
Analogue Photography and Darkroom Techniques
Photography and Visual Culture
Editorial and Documentary Photography
Commercial and Advertising Photography
Fine Art Photography and Conceptual Practice
Professional Portfolio and Exhibition Development
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

International Baccalaureate

28 points

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£1,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£5,700

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 — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£21,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£16,000£21,000£26,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£33,000

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 12% below UK average salary
This course
£21,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
12%Seeking Work
62%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
93%
Learning opportunities
91%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
82%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
90%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Coventry University

About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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