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Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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Location
Cardiff
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Study mode
Full time
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Start date
22-SEP-25
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Duration
3 Years
Course summary
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. This includes advertising, fashion and art photography as well as a whole range of related career paths. It’s a broad course capable of sustaining the journey and transformative growth of each and every one of you. We do this from our enviable purpose-built Creative Industries campus right in the heart of Cardiff, comprising state-of-the-art studios and equipment; and a community of passionate people fully engaged in shaping the future of visual culture. In short, we genuinely couldn’t be better located!USW has a long and notable history of delivering innovative photography courses that prepare graduates for the real world. Graduates will be employed in a variety of roles as highly skilled photographers, independent artists, photographic assistants, art directors, producers, photography managers, stylists, retouchers, printers, medical and forensic photographers, curators, writers, publishers, agents, educators, marketeers, and media consultants.Each year, modules build on the skills you have already gained with the intention of fast kick-starting your creativity and applying this to the real world.Year 1The first year of the photography degree introduces and explores key ideas that are relevant to contemporary photography industry through engaging and challenging practical projects. All modules will develop your technical and conceptual skills and provide stimulating assignments to develop your creativity and overall control and understanding of the medium.Year 2Taking the knowledge learnt in the first year of this course, you will now learn to understand and experience how this knowledge relates to and can be applied to the contemporary photographic industry and various potential job roles that exist within it, at all times further developing your skills, knowledge and confidence. Year 3The final year of the course places you in the driving seat, allowing you to make decisions about the kind of work you want to make, subject matter you wish to explore, and where you and your work exist in the world. The year also focuses heavily on further building your confidence as an individual as well as preparing you for employment in the industry following the completion of your degree, so that you’re ready for your next chapter post degree.
Application deadline
29 January
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University information

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University League Table
95th
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Campus address
University of South Wales, Llantwit Road, Treforest, Pontypridd, Rhondda, Cynon, Taff, CF37 1DL, Wales
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67th out of 95 3
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Entry standards
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Graduate prospects
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Student satisfaction
/ Max 43.04 76%57th
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