BA Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) Photography is a three-year full-time undergraduate programme. Assessment across the course is entirely coursework-based with no examinations. The curriculum involves industry professionals and includes modules such as The Commission, The Client, Independent Vision, Critical Catalogue, and Making Ready.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 96 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: CCC to include a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Welsh BACC: Pass the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma with Grade C in the Skills Challenge Certificate and CC at A Level with a relevant art and design subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Merit Merit Merit in a relevant subject (this is equivalent to 96 UCAS tariff points). Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points. T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances. Selection for this course is based on a suitable application. If you do not meet the entry criteria, you may also be required to provide a portfolio of your work to help us assess your suitability for the course.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 75%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 15%
- Other Health Professionals: 5%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 50%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 265 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 17%
- Wales: 61%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Is It Real?
- How We Tell Stories
- Fake Views
- What Do We Remember?
- Who We Are
- Can We Create Change?*
- The Public
- The Client
- The Idea
- The Commission
- Finding Your Place*
- Independent Vision
- Critical piece
- Either
- Critical Catalogue
- Or
- Critical Paper*
- Making Ready
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Photography at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £21,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,000 and £26,500. The £21,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Photography at University of South Wales 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 University of South Wales?
91% 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 South Wales?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 123 UCAS points.