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Diploma of Foundation Photography

Edinburgh College

  • Edinburgh, United Kingdom
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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Edinburgh College campus

About the program

One-year beginner-level photography course at Sighthill Campus.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: no
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 year): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop academic knowledge of Foundation Photography
  • Strengthen research and critical-thinking skills
  • And apply relevant subject concepts to course assessments and practical examples.

Career outcomes

  • Camera assistant
  • Further study (HND Photography)

Curriculum

  • One-year course with units on camera operation
  • Photographic composition
  • History and theory of photography
  • Portraiture
  • Reportage
  • Studio photography
  • Location flash
  • Digital file optimisation
  • Image manipulation
  • Print presentation and portfolio production
  • Ending with a showcase event of student portfolios.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Three passes at SCQF Level 5 and a strong creative portfolio
  • Interview.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school leaving qualification after at least 11 years of school education, Online Zoom/Teams interview.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5 (no component below 5.5

Other requirements

  • Portfolio required
  • Interview required

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Proof of Identity
  • English Language Evidence (if applicable).

How to apply

  1. Check the course entry requirements and the English test requirement on the course page and the international pages. Complete the online International Student Application Form. Upload qualifications
  2. Passport
  3. Current UK visa if any
  4. SELT certificate and personal statement. Attend the Admissions and Visa Interview on Zoom if invited. Receive the Conditional Offer
  5. Return the Course Acceptance Form and pay the deposit
  6. Typically 100% of the course fee. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa with proof of funds. Receive pre-arrival information (accommodation
  7. Airport pick-up
  8. Induction).

Other costs

Tuition per year£8,216 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£10,539 GBP

Program details

CampusSighthill Campus
Faculty or schoolCreative Industries
DepartmentDepartment of Foundation Photography
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value60
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    15 Jun 2027

    213 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.