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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Newcastle College University Centre, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photography and will teach you fundamental technical and studio skills, such as lighting, camera operation, dark room practice and location photography. Developed in consultation with photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Mike Baster, this degree is focused on commercial photography and ‘capturing a moment’. You will be passionate about the visual world and have strong communication skills, vital on any photo shoot. 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 100% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Camera Operation
Photographic Composition and Visual Design
History and Theory of Photography
Studio Lighting and Flash Photography
Portraiture and People Photography
Commercial and Editorial Photography
Digital Post-Production and Image Processing
Photography Practice and Professional Portfolio
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£39,000

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 — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£13,000£17,500£20,000
5 years£17,000£20,500£23,000

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▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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

95%Working
5%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
100%
Learning opportunities
100%
Assessment and feedback
98%
Academic support
100%
Organisation and management
81%
Learning resources
95%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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