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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W640

Photography

University for the Creative Arts
Farnham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University for the Creative Arts, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Farnham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Photography can manifest itself in so many ways, and that makes it one of the most accessible creative mediums. Our BA (Hons) Photography degree at UCA Farnham allows you to take your existing skills and develop them into professional practice. Our close-knit course means you’ll get plenty of time with the team of expert staff who will guide you through your learning. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, 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 70% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Photography Fundamentals and Practice
Visual Language and Composition
Digital Image Processing
Studio and Location Photography
Photographic Narrative and Conceptual Practice
Professional Photography Practice
Photography History and Theory
Contemporary Issues in Photography
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

27 points

27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£52,500

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 — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£18,000£23,000£25,500
3 years£14,500£20,000£25,500
5 years£19,500£25,000£31,000

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

75%Working
3%Studying
8%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
53%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
96%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
83%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
90%
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 University for the Creative Arts

University for the Creative Arts offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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