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Foundation of Photography
- Chester, United Kingdom
- 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
Three-year Bachelors covering professional photographic practice in the 21st century.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- 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
- School-leaving qualification equivalent to GCSEs
- 72 UCAS points (under 21) for the four-year degrees
- Mature applicants (21+) assessed case by case
- GCSE Maths grade C/4 or equivalent on course pages.
Accepted academic background
School-leaving qualification equivalent to British GCSEs (international entry requirements page), GCSE Maths grade C/4 equivalent on course pages.
Language tests
- IELTS 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
- Interview required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic Transcripts and Certificates
- English Proficiency Evidence
- Academic Reference
- Statement of Purpose
- Passport Copy.
How to apply
- Check the programme entry requirements and available intake. Complete the university application and provide the academic documents and language evidence requested for admission. Pay an application fee if applicable. Review the admission decision
- Accept the offer and arrange visa documents where necessary.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £11,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £22,077 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of General Studies |
| Department | General Studies |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 480 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 |
| Scholarship note | Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university. |
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Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 4 years.
Tuition is £11,250 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £22,077 GBP. The estimated living cost is £10,827 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6. A portfolio is required. An interview is required.
Scholarship opportunities may be available to eligible students, Availability and award criteria should be confirmed with the university.

