Photography (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) (Full-time)
London Metropolitan University
Program description
Photography (Including Foundation Year) BA (Hons) (Full-time)
Our Photography (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is a four-year degree that includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will give you the chance to explore a range of creative approaches and build a substantial portfolio of work before you progress to your subsequent years of studying photography.
This is a great route into a photography degree, particularly if you don’t hold the necessary requirements to begin a three-year undergraduate photography degree.
Our Photography (including foundation year) BA degree is one of a number of art and photography courses at The Cass with an excellent reputation. The Guardian’s university league tables 2020 rank our art and photography courses seventh in the UK and third in London.
Admission requirements
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
- English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above or will need to take the University English test
You will need to attend an interview with your portfolio of creative work. We encourage applications from international/EU students with equivalent qualifications. We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences.
For more information about admission requirements, please visit the university website.
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Learn moreProgram content
- Critical & Contextual Studies: Foundation
- Formats
- Project
- Techniques
- Critical & Contextual Studies 1 (Art)
- Project Work 1
- Techniques: Photography
- Visual Intelligence
- Critical & Contextual Studies 2 (Art)
- Methods and Enquiry 1
- Professional Practice 1: Photography
- Project Work 2
- Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (Art)
- Major Project
- Methods and Enquiry 2
- Professional Practice 2: Photography
Modules and module details are subject to change over time.
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition fees
- UK/EU Students: £9,250 per year
- International Students: £14,000 per year
Qualification
You'll graduate with a full undergraduate degree with the same title and award as those who studied the three-year course.
Continuing studies
This degree is an excellent foundation for postgraduate study.
Career opportunities
Our Photography (including foundation year) BA degree opens up a wide range of careers on graduation. While many of our graduates go on to become freelance or in-house photographers, there are also opportunities in graphic design, illustration, digital marketing, video-editing and education.
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London Metropolitan University
Based in England’s historic capital city, London Metropolitan University has a rich history of education with its roots dating back to 1848. Taking its current form following a merger of two well-renowned universities in 2002, it offers a wide range...
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