BA Photography with Foundation Year
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%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Arts University Bournemouth?
The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BA Photography with Foundation Year 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 with Foundation Year at Arts University Bournemouth?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.