BA Photography
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 28 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 74%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £23,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Does BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.