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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W650

Photography

University of Derby
Derby, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,900Per Year (Intl)
£22,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Derby, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Derby, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Challenge conventions, take risks and be imaginative on this well-established and renowned photography degree. You’ll become a highly creative and technically experienced photographer. Derby has been ranked 2nd for career prospects (Film Production and Photography) Guardian University Guide 2025. International tuition fees are £16,900 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 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £17,500 within three years, a 90% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Photography Foundations and Practice
Analogue Photography and Darkroom Techniques
Digital Photography and Image Processing
Photographic Narrative and Conceptual Practice
Professional Practice and Client Work
Photography History and Critical Theory
Experimental and Emerging Photographic Forms
Final Year Photography Project
UCAS Code:W650
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BCC

UCAS Points104

🗣️ 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

£16,900

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,700

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Derby

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£22,000£26,000
3 years£13,500£17,500£22,500
5 years£18,500£21,500£27,500

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▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£17,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
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

65%Working
15%Studying
20%Seeking Work
65%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
88%
Learning opportunities
84%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
59%
Learning resources
99%
Student voice
73%
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 of Derby

University of Derby offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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