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University of South Wales · Undergraduate
Full Feesscholarship value
- Available to all international students
- For undergraduate study
- Open to your course
2 yearsDuration
£12,300Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
97%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the FdA 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 2-year full-time structure. The course will provide a wide range of photographic training through challenging and stimulating assignments. Traditional silver based photography, digital photography, and extensive studio and location work are key elements of the course with a strong emphasis on practice. Assignments are varied and interesting, covering disciplines such as photojournalism, documentary photography, fashion photography, commercial photography, fine art approaches and alternative photographic styles. International tuition fees are £12,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,500 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 Practice and Technique
Digital Photography and Image Processing
Analogue Photography and Darkroom Practice
Studio and Location Photography
Photography History and Theory
Documentary and Photojournalism
Commercial and Fashion Photography
Contemporary Photography and Critical Practice
UCAS Code:W640
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD Must include a relevant art and design subject (equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above. |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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
£12,300
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£24,600
Home Student Fee
£7,500
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: £20,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 10% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£20,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£20,000
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.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About University of South Wales
University of South Wales offers Photography as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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