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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W642

Photography

The Northern School of Art
Hartlepool, England
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3 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by The Northern School of Art, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Hartlepool, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This degree offers a platform for those driven to excel in photography by developing a creative and distinctive voice. We go beyond fundamental principles, providing you with advanced technical and conceptual skills to produce professional level work. You’ll explore photography’s impact across mediums, from fashion and documentary to editorial and fine art, guided by industry-experienced faculty and in collaboration with the Association of Photographers (AOP). With access to cutting-edge facilities, you’ll learn traditional darkroom techniques, advanced digital workflows, post-product... 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 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years, and a 100% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Photographic Foundations and Practice
Visual Storytelling and Narrative
Studio Lighting and Technical Skills
Digital Workflows and Post-Production
Photography Across Genres and Contexts
Contemporary Issues in Photography
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Final Year Research and Major Project
UCAS Code:W642
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC - BBC

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£40,500

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 — The Northern School of Art

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£30,000
3 years£11,500£15,500£20,500
5 years£14,000£18,500£23,500

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 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 23% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

80%Working
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%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
77%
Learning opportunities
76%
Assessment and feedback
55%
Academic support
69%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
63%
Student voice
68%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About The Northern School of Art

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