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BA Photography

Arts University Bournemouth

Institution
Arts University Bournemouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Photography
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
BAPHO
Median salary
£26,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 86%
  • Learning opportunities: 81%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 86%
  • Organisation and management: 68%
  • Learning resources: 95%
  • Student voice: 72%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started

  • Continued on course: 85%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 28 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 10%
  • Unemployed: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 25%
  • Elementary occupations: 15%
  • Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
  • Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 60%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 45%

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 45 students who started

  • A levels: 100%

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 Photography 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 Photography at Arts University Bournemouth do next?

90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Photography at Arts University Bournemouth?

86% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.

What grades do I need for BA Photography at Arts University Bournemouth?

The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.

Does BA Photography at Arts University Bournemouth include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Photography at Arts University Bournemouth?

85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.