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Diploma of Photography
- Cardiff, United Kingdom
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
About the program
Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0): no
- 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
- You’ll need: 5 GCSEs at grades A*–C
- Or a relevant Level 2 Diploma with a Pass or higher Grade C or above in GCSE English or Welsh
- Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Communication Or a Grade C or above in GCSE Maths
- Or a Pass in Essential Skills Level 2 Numeracy
Accepted academic background
5 GCSEs at grade A*-C or Level 2 Diploma (Pass/Merit), GCSE English/Welsh and Maths grade C or Essential Skills Level 2
Language tests
- IELTS Academic 5.5
Documents you’ll need
- Completed Application
- Official Academic Transcripts
- Passport or Identity Document
- Secondary School Completion Evidence
How to apply
- Review the Photography admission requirements and the current intake deadline. Complete the application through the university application portal. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of previous qualifications. 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 | £9,465 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £35 GBP |
| Deposit | £3,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | City Centre Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Department | Academic Unit Not Confirmed |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 120 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
18 Jun 2027
216 days left
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The program takes 2 years.
The next deadline is 18 Jun 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is £9,465 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 Academic 5.5.
45 scholarships are connected to this program.