BA Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) Photography, a photography degree centred on visual language, image making, and professional practice. Students use professional lighting and camera equipment within an industry-standard environment while exploring diverse photographic approaches. The course offers a four-year structure that includes an optional placement year.
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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: The examples of work need to be selected from your portfolio of photographic work, and be examples of your creative output taken from projects you have been working on. At this stage in your career we would much rather see experimental and innovative developmental work rather than all finished work. The 10-15 photographs can be part of a series, or from separate projects. They can be examples of individual photographs, montages, collages of whatever best represents you. Make sure you communicate your photographic interests clearly in your personal statement. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The University recognises that...
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What students say
Based on about 46 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 3%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
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 55 students who started
- A levels: 96%
- Access course: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 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 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 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 Photography at Leeds Arts University?
80% 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 Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 143 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Photography at Leeds Arts University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 3% left higher education.