BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial)
What students say
Based on about 139 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 375 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 90%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 7%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 26%
- Sales occupations: 13%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 7%
- London: 35%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 26%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 365 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £32,000. The £26,000 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth do next?
88% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth?
81% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth?
The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
Does BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Commercial Photography (Documentary/Editorial) at Arts University Bournemouth?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.