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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: PW36
Photography
University of South WalesCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA Photography course is a gateway to a variety of creative careers. Our course recognizes and embraces the dynamic nature of the field, where new tools and techniques lead the way and trends emerge with lightning speed. We aim to ensure that our students not only master the fundamentals but also become agile and adaptable photographers capable of thriving in any work environment. International tuition fees are £16,200 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Photographic Fundamentals and Practice
Digital Image Processing and Post-Production
Lighting Design and Studio Practice
Photography History and Critical Theory
Fashion and Commercial Photography
Fine Art Photography and Conceptual Practice
Professional Practice and Career Development
Final Year Project and Portfolio
UCAS Code:PW36
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC To include an Art & Design related subject |
| UCAS Points | 96 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£16,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,600
Home Student Fee
£9,790
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 South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,000 | £25,000 |
| 3 years | £13,500 | £18,000 | £21,500 |
| 5 years | £16,000 | £21,500 | £26,500 |
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▼ 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
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 £3,500 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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
92%
Overall
Teaching on my course
97%Learning opportunities
98%Assessment and feedback
96%Academic support
97%Organisation and management
83%Learning resources
85%Student voice
91%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About University of South Wales
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