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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W643

Photography with Foundation Year

University of West London
London, England
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4 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
70%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of West 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. Are you looking for a photography degree that will help you develop your own individual style behind the camera and put you on a path towards a creative career? Throughout our BA (Hons) Photography course, you will experience many different aspects of photography and acquire a solid overall grounding in the medium. You will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 99% student satisfaction rating, and a 90% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year: Visual Communication Essentials
Foundation Year: Photographic Practice and Process
Introduction to Digital Photography
Analogue Photography and Darkroom Technique
Photographic Composition and Aesthetics
Conceptual Photography and Narrative
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Contemporary Photography and Critical Theory
UCAS Code:W643
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

DDD

UCAS Points72

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic51

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,750

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,000

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 West London

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£26,000£28,000
3 years£13,000£20,000£24,000
5 years£19,000£24,500£30,000

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 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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
5%Work & Study
15%Seeking Work
40%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

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
70%
Learning opportunities
67%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
89%
Organisation and management
50%
Learning resources
56%
Student voice
72%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of West London

University of West London offers Photography with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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