BA Fashion Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Photography is an undergraduate degree centred on photography. Students gain practical experience through live briefs, publishing, exhibition opportunities, and commissions. The curriculum integrates creative projects with the analysis of historical, cultural, and social frameworks.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: At this stage in your career we understand that you haven’t all worked on fashion photography projects. We would like to see 10-15 examples of work that communicate an understanding of the kinds of image fashion photographers make. Examples could include: Portraits. Studio work. Location work with models. Street style photographs. Please try and show us three different kinds of images. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The University recognises that creative work can seek to deliberately challenge and provoke and is supportive of such endeavours where this is carried out in an ethically aware and sensitive manner, but is...
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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: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 98%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 15%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 54%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 7%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 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 Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £22,500 after 15 months, £19,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University 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 Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 151 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Photography at Leeds Arts University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.