BA Photography
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 98%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 92%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Customer service occupations: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 395 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 6%
- London: 37%
- South East: 35%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 3%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Photography at University of Brighton earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £33,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £4,000 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Photography at University of Brighton do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Photography at University of Brighton?
97% 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 University of Brighton?
The average entrant had 112 UCAS points.
Does BA Photography at University of Brighton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Photography at University of Brighton?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.