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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

Sheffield Hallam University
Sheffield, England
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3 yearsDuration
£18,000Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest course information Course summary - Engage with a medium that allows you to see, think and communicate differently. - Thrive in an environment which cultivates your skills, confidence and risk taking. - Shape your innovative, flexible practice while challenging photography conventions. International tuition fees are £18,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £18,500 within three years, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Practice
Digital Image Processing and Techniques
Photographic Narrative and Storytelling
Professional Photography and Business Skills
Contemporary Photography and Critical Theory
Photography for Social Impact
Darkroom and Analogue Processes
Final Major Project
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£54,000

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Sheffield Hallam University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£22,000£25,000
3 years£14,500£18,500£22,000
5 years£18,000£22,500£27,000

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▼ 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
£22,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 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: CAH25-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Work & Study
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 data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
86%
Learning opportunities
79%
Assessment and feedback
77%
Academic support
94%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
84%
Student voice
64%
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 Sheffield Hallam University

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