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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W990

Photography

Wrexham University
Wrexham, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£12,750Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
64%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Wrexham University, the BA (Hons) Photography provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Wrexham, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Close links to cultural and creative organisations across the Northwest and Wales such as Open Eye Gallery, FfotoGallery Newport, Tate Liverpool, FACT Foundation for Art and Creative Technology. Access to the newly constructed large scale industry standard Infinity-Curve Photographic Studio – a first in North Wales! Links with the leading galleries and arts organizations from around the North West offering support and advise, tours and talks as well as portfolio reviews. International tuition fees are £12,750 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 median graduate salary of £15,500 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Photographic Practice
Contemporary Photography and Theory
Studio Lighting and Technical Skills
Curating and Exhibition Practice
Photography and Cultural Contexts
Digital Image Processing and Workflow
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
Final Year Photography Project
UCAS Code:W990
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CDD - BBC

UCAS Points16

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£12,750

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£38,250

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 — Wrexham University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£15,000£23,000£27,500
3 years£10,000£15,500£18,500
5 years£12,500£18,000£22,500

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 35% below UK average salary
This course
£15,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£18,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £2,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%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
64%
Learning opportunities
40%
Assessment and feedback
70%
Academic support
65%
Organisation and management
40%
Learning resources
75%
Student voice
55%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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