BA Commercial Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) Photography with a focus on commercial photography, covering fashion, editorial, advertising and architectural practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Design & Creative Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course offers an optional industrial sandwich placement year, and final-year work is presented at a public degree showcase.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 96 UCAS points (standard offer), or 64 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual) BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 48%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 63%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 10%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 20%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 260 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 60%
- South East: 10%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Architecture and Visual Arts in Practice
- Contextual Studies 1
- Practice 1
- Experimentation and Application 1A
- Experimentation and Application 1B
- Research into Practice 1
- Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth)
- Contextual Studies 2
- Practice 2
- Advanced Experimentation and Applications
- Advanced Practice
- Research into Practice 2
- Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth)
- Industrial Sandwich Placement
- Practice 3
- Research into Practice 3 – Commercial Photography
- Independent Major Project Part A
- Independent Major Project Part B
- Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Commercial Photography at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £22,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £16,500 and £29,000. The £22,500 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Commercial Photography at University of East London do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Commercial Photography at University of East London?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Commercial Photography at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 102 UCAS points.
Does BA Commercial Photography at University of East London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Commercial Photography at University of East London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.