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BA Photography

Arts University Plymouth

Institution
Arts University Plymouth
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Photography
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
PHFTK
Median salary
£20,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 100%
  • Learning opportunities: 100%
  • Assessment and feedback: 100%
  • Academic support: 100%
  • Organisation and management: 90%
  • Learning resources: 97%
  • Student voice: 100%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Continued on course: 70%
  • Left higher education: 30%

What graduates do next

Based on about 16 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

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

Most common jobs

  • Sales occupations: 15%
  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 15%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Secretarial and related occupations: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 70%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 50%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North West: 2%
  • East Midlands: 1%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 1%
  • London: 4%
  • South East: 10%
  • South West: 74%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Scotland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 85%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%
  • No formal qualifications: 5%

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 Plymouth earn?

The median salary is £22,000 after 15 months, £18,000 after 3 years, £20,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £23,500. The £20,000 median after five years is £3,500 less than the UK median for Cinematics and photography.

What do graduates of BA Photography at Arts University Plymouth do next?

85% 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 Plymouth?

100% 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 Plymouth?

The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.

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

The course has an optional placement year.

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

70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.