BA Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography, combining practical image-making with critical study of photographic practices. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The final year includes a Research Project using a standard academic approach, and the course incorporates study visits alongside lectures, seminars, tutorials and workshops.
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Entry requirements
96 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM BTEC Diploma: DD Pass Access Course: 96 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 96 points from Higher Level subjects T Level: P (C+) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent Applicants are required to submit a portfolio for consideration - you will be sent an email by our Admissions Office advising how this should be provided.
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What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 140 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 63%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Experimental Practice
- Photographic Production
- Visualising Ideas
- Photography, Narrative and the Everyday
- Critical Ideas: Exploring Creative Context
- Industry Development
- Critical Practices
- Open Practice
- Professional Directions
- Research Project
- Independent Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Photography at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £22,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £26,500. The £22,000 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Photography at University of Lancashire 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 Lancashire?
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 Lancashire?
The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Photography at University of Lancashire?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.