University Study-Huddersfield University Unit course

About the course:

This course is designed for aspiring photographers with a creative eye, who want to enhance their practical skills and professional approach. Not only will you have the opportunity to develop an understanding of the role of a photographer in modern cultures and commercial practices, you'll also explore historical photography, as well as theory and genres. You'll be supported in developing your practical skills through individual project work, plus you'll have the chance to contribute to collaborative work and exhibitions through documentary, realist, staged, portraiture, landscape, fine art, architectural, fashion, advertising and editorial styles of photography.

This course is one of ten courses in the UK, and the only University degree course in the north of England, that is approved by the British Institute of Professional Photography, an internationally recognised organisation that qualifies and supports professional photographers. This marks the course within the top ten most respected photographic courses in the UK and gives you the opportunity to gain a BIPP professional qualification alongside your degree.

UCAS code:
W640

Start date:
18 / 09 / 2017

Duration: 

3 years full-time
4 years inc. placement year

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for this course are normally one of the following:

•  BBB at A Level or equivalent

•  DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma

•  120 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications

•  Pass in Diploma Foundation Studies in Art and Design combined with A Level or BTEC qualifications, to total an equivalent of 120 UCAS tariff points. 

•  Pass Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above.

•  Pass International Baccalaureate with an overall score of 31 points.

•  Candidates for whom English is not the first language are required to have International English Language Testing System (IELTS) at a score of 6.0 overall and no less than 5.5 in any component (academic or general test). 

You will also be required to attend a satisfactory interview, when strong emphasis will be placed on the quality of your portfolio.

Storthes Hall Park Student Accommodation Huddersfield

From £80.00 per week (all inclusive)
The earlier you book, the cheaper the price!

Storthes Hall Park Student Village is the largest student accommodation in Huddersfield.

Offering a real community feel whilst at the same time being safe and secure this is the perfect place to live. Providing spacious and modern en-suite rooms with high speed WiFi throughout, Storthes Hall also has an on-site gym, bar, mini market, launderette and car parking so everything is within easy access. We also work in partnership with the Students' Union to bring events and activities to your doorstep. Oh, and did we mention we hold the biggest Fresher's party in town? Why would you live anywhere else?