University of Staffordshire - Photography

University of Staffordshire

Photography

Focusing on photographs as intentional 'visual communication', this course will help to develop your conceptual, creative and technical skills.

On this course we nurture new talent, encouraging students to develop imaginative approaches to image-making,  andhe technical knowledge required to become leading industry professionals.

This is one of the most established photography courses in the country, and the current team brings a wealth of experience from across the photographic and art sector – from editorial, advertising, public relations, fashion, documentary and art practices. We also have a team of Apple and Adobe-certified technical instructors.

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Photography.

Entry Requirements

112-120 UCAS Tariff points

  • GCE A Levels - grades BBC or equivalent
  • Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • Access to HE Diploma - Pass Access with a minimum of 80 UCAS tariff points. Applicants to Staffs who are taking the Access to HE Diploma receive a reduced tariff point offer as part of our access and participation plan activity
  • UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall
  • OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM
  • T Levels - Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue careers in various fields such as freelance, medical/forensic, fashion, and more. The program has won numerous awards, including the Jerwood/Photoworks Awards, Natural History Museum's Wildlife Photographer of the Year, and the Royal Photographic Society Bursary. Students have access to Career Connect.

Course Details

The Photography degree program offers a comprehensive course that introduces key concepts to contemporary photographic practice through workshops, lectures, tutorials, and visits from professionals in the field. The first year of the program introduces students to the history of photography and develops practical camera and communication skills. The course encourages critical thinking about photography and its impact on culture and society. Students will be taught in specialist studios equipped with state-of-the-art digital and film cameras, Mac computers, and industry standard lighting rigs. Black and white darkrooms are also available for chemical printing.
The course operates on a modular basis, providing flexibility and choice. Full-time students take modules worth 60 credits per semester, while part-time students take proportionately fewer credits. All students take a total of 120 credits per level and 360 credits for the degree as a whole. The overall grade for the course and degree classification are based on the marks obtained for modules taken at levels 5 and 6. The full-time course has one start point in September.
The course is informed by research and changes periodically to reflect developments in the discipline. If a module cannot be run, the program will advise students on selecting an appropriate alternative module.

Year 1

Image Technologies 1 20 credits
Image Technologies 2 20 credits
The Photographers Eye 40 credits
Visual Communication 40 credits

Year 2

Photographic Practices 40 credits
Research Practices 1 20 credits
Research Practices 2 20 credits
Working With Photographs 40 credits

Year 3

Individual Practice 1: Explorations 40 credits
Individual Practice 2: Consolidations 40 credits
Professional Directions 1 20 credits
Professional Directions 2 20 credits

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