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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640
Photography
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£21,120Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Edinburgh Napier University, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. We are a top 2 UK university for Film Production & Photography The Guardian University Guide 2025 At Edinburgh Napier University we teach to a high technical standard, facilitating the translation of ideas through the art and craft of photography. The BA (Hons) Photography is industry facing and provides the professional, technical, contextual and creative skills necessary for a career as a photographer. You'll be encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you are able to convey your ideas through your practice. 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 82% student satisfaction rating, a 90% continuation rate, and 70% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Photography Fundamentals and Visual Language
Analogue and Digital Camera Techniques
Lighting Design and Studio Practice
Photography History and Critical Theory
Photographic Editing and Post-Production
Professional Photography Practice and Portfolio Development
Contemporary Photography and Personal Practice
Photography Business and Professional Development
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC A Level minimum entry requirement for Year 1. |
| International Baccalaureate | 27 points Award of Diploma with 27 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 4. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£21,120
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£84,480
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 — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £14,000 | £18,500 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £18,000 | £25,500 | £28,500 |
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
£25,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
10%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
86%Assessment and feedback
69%Academic support
86%Organisation and management
59%Learning resources
94%Student voice
73%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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