Why study BA (Hons) Photography at BU?

  • Explore photography as a critical, creative and professional practice, through a range of practical projects

  • Work with internationally recognised lecturers and access industry-standard kit including digital cameras and lighting, studio space and digital imaging software

  • Expand your media skillset during units covering moving-image and media productionÌýÌý

  • Prepare for the future of photography with a focus on visual storytelling and socially conscious practices

  • Choose optional specialist units to match your interests, including; studio photography, photojournalism, documentary film and cinematography

  • Collaborate with others, across courses and faculties, in real-world situations such as the BFX Festival, and media industry placements.

Find out more about the content of this course.

Photographic storytelling

Whatever the discipline, be it documentary, architecture, fashion, portraitureÌýor product and lifestyle, studying photography allows you to take on the role of the storyteller – to communicate through your images. As a ²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ student, you’ll draw from a wide expertise in media communication, learning to interpret images and developing your own photographic language and skillset to tell your own visual stories, pertinent to our times.Ìý

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

²¤ÂÜÊÓƵ, Talbot Campus

Duration:

3 years full-time with a 4 week placement, or 4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement.

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: 104 - 120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. For more information check out our ´Ú³Ü±ô±ôÌýentry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in writing, speaking, listening and reading or equivalent. For more information check out our International entry requirements.