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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W642

Photography (with Foundation Year)

University of East London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£15,560Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
60%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of East London, the BA (Hons) Photography (with Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Our photography degree helps you explore the world of photography and its impact on society. Look at historical and contemporary uses of photography and develop advanced skills required for a competitive job market. Advanced Skill Development: Gain expertise in photographic production and a deep understanding of photography's historical and modern applications through our photography degree. International tuition fees are £15,560 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 5.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 75% student satisfaction rating, a 85% continuation rate, and 88% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year: Visual Communication Essentials
Photography History and Theory
Darkroom Practice and Analogue Techniques
Digital Photography and Image Processing
Photography and Society
Professional Portfolio Development
Moving Image and Experimental Media
Contemporary Photographic Practice
UCAS Code:W642
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic5.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£15,560

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,240

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 of East London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£29,000£30,000
3 years£13,000£19,500£23,500
5 years£16,500£22,500£29,000

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 19% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
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 £3,000 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

87%Working
1%Studying
5%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
68%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
60%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
68%
Academic support
75%
Organisation and management
42%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
56%
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 East London

University of East London offers Photography (with Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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