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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: W640

Photography

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College)
Wakefield, England
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1 yearDuration
£7,400Per Year (Home)
£7,400Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College), the HND Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Wakefield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. On the Higher National Programme we will encourage and support you to develop your own style and vision in photography, and help you prepare for your future career. If you have a passion for image-making this course will support you by providing learning that develops your practical skills and theoretical knowledge, allowing you to build a thoughtful and visually creative portfolio of work. Set projects are worked on with support from tutors, peers, and portfolio feedback. Home/uk fees are £7,400 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Digital Photography Practice
Photographic Lighting and Studio Techniques
Image Editing and Post-Production
Photography Theory and Critical Analysis
Professional Portfolio Development
Commercial Photography and Client Briefs
Darkroom Techniques and Analogue Methods
Photography Exhibition and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points48

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

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Home Student Fee

£7,400

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Scholarships available for eligible students

Fee Information £7,400 Further Study This course is recognised as a qualification in its own right or can be combined with a top-up degree to obtain a full honours degree

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

60%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
50%Professional Jobs
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University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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