Bachelor of Photography
Cardiff Metropolitan University
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Photography to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in exploring photography
- Situating photography. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Photographer in the creative industries
Curriculum
- Three-year full-time course (optional placement year). Modules: history context and near-future of photography
- Exploring photography
- Situating photography
- Photography and the world
- Live assignments
- Materials and making
- Publishing
- Typography
- Telling stories
- Digital marketing and encountering objects.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC at A level) with five GCSEs at grade C/4 including English and Maths
- Or equivalent overseas qualifications set country by country
- A foundation year is available if the points are not met
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each element is typical
- some courses ask for more
- Additional academic criteria: 112 UCAS tariff points (CCC) typical for BA Business and Management
- Varies by course.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59
- PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21
- Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests)
- Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
- Personal Statement
- Academic Reference
- Portfolio of Work
How to apply
- Review the Photography admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through UCAS. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. Submit the required portfolio. Provide English language test results if required. Submit the supporting documents requested by admissions. Confirm the applicable application fee before submitting the application. Review any admission offer and complete the required acceptance steps. Prepare the appropriate student immigration application if necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £16,000 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Llandaff Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Cardiff School of Art & Design |
| Department | Cardiff School of Art & Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 360 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days leftProgram starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Mar 2027
121 days left
Scholarships
Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.
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The program takes 3 years.
The next deadline is 15 Mar 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £16,000 GBP per year. The application fee is £35 GBP. The deposit is £3,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,539 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT PTE Academic 59, PTE Academic TOEFL iBT 72 (tests taken before 2026-01-21, Duolingo 4.0 overall on the new scale for later tests), Cambridge Duolingo 110 (min 100 each). A portfolio is required.
Potential Cardiff Metropolitan University scholarship or funding opportunities may be relevant to Photography. Confirm the award, international eligibility, funding level, and application dates with the institution.