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Bachelor of Documentary Photography and Visual Activism
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
- Swansea, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A three-year photography degree focused on documentary work and activism.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop knowledge of Documentary Photography and Visual Activism
- develop creative practice
- evaluate artistic work and communicate ideas. These are indicative educational outcomes inferred from the field of study
- not a published outcomes statement.
Career outcomes
- Potential pathways related to Documentary Photography and Visual Activism include creative practice
- design support
- media-related roles and further study. Individual roles may require further training
- licensing or professional experience
- employment is not guaranteed.
Curriculum
- Three-year degree with Contemporary Documentary Practice
- Visual Studies 1 and 2
- Ways of Thinking
- Ways of Perceiving
- Re-thinking Photojournalism
- Exhibition 1.0
- The Artist Zine
- World Building and Research in Context.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) or a recognised International Foundation Programme
- Course pages may add subject
- Interview or portfolio requirements. English: IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in each sub-test
- Unless the course page states otherwise.
Accepted academic background
This programme is available to Home and International applicants. A wide range of international qualifications equivalent to two A-Level passes (including International Baccalaureate and European Baccalaureate) are recognised, A recognised International Foundation Programme is normally accepted
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5)
- TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20
- PTE Academic 59 in all four components
- Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component)
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- English Language Test Results
- Portfolio
How to apply
- Review the course entry requirements and available intake. Complete the undergraduate application through UCAS using the course details on the official university website. Upload academic transcripts and any required qualification and English language evidence. Prepare and submit the required portfolio using the application instructions. Complete the mandatory admission interview when invited. Provide evidence of language proficiency if required. Pay the application fee if applicable. Submit the completed application and await the admission decision.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £15,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | Swansea |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Art, Design and Photography |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Full Time,Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarships may be available for eligible applicants; award amounts, conditions and program eligibility require confirmation. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
24 Nov 2026
11 days left
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 24 Nov 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £15,600 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (no lower than 5.5), TOEFL iBT reading 18 listening 17 writing 17 speaking 20, PTE Academic 59 in all four components, Cambridge C1 Advanced 169 (162 per component), IELTS 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.