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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography and Video

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,300Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
80%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the BA (Hons) Photography and Video provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. *This course was previously called Photography BA (Hons) Our course offers a dynamic and comprehensive education that combines creativity and technical expertise. This course is tailored for aspiring photographers and videographers, we encourage you to push the boundaries of visual storytelling through both still and moving images. You’ll engage with a variety of practices, from traditional darkroom techniques to cutting-edge digital media, ensuring a well-rounded and versatile skill set. International tuition fees are £17,300 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Practice
Digital Imaging and Post-Production
Videography and Moving Image
Lighting Design and Studio Practice
Visual Storytelling and Narrative
Critical Analysis of Visual Culture
Professional Portfolio Development
Research Methods and Contextual Studies
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

26 points

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

£17,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,200

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 LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£14,000£20,000£25,000
5 years£18,500£24,000£32,000

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▼ 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
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
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
80%
Learning opportunities
78%
Assessment and feedback
75%
Academic support
79%
Organisation and management
63%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
70%
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 De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Photography and Video as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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