Photojournalism and Documentary Photography
University of the Arts LondonCourse Overview
The BA (Hons) Photojournalism and Documentary Photography at University of the Arts London is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in London, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Develop your unique identity as a visual storyteller, learning skills from across this rapidly-changing and dynamic industry from news photography and current events to conceptual documentary, editorial and multimedia. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant and Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL). What can you expect? - Follow an innovative and exciting curriculum rooted in the methodologies of photojournalism and documentary photography as they are practised professionally today. International tuition fees are £30,890 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 a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Entry Requirements
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£30,890
per year
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.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Arts London
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 years | £13,500 | £20,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £17,000 | £25,000 | £32,000 |
UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5
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.
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Student Satisfaction
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