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BA Commercial Photography

University of East London

Institution
University of East London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Commercial Photography BA (Hons)
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W645
Typical offer
IB 24

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 96 UCAS points (standard offer), or 64 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM (standard) / MPP (contextual) BTEC Diploma – DD (standard) / MM (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.

About this course

BA (Hons) Photography with a focus on commercial photography, covering fashion, editorial, advertising and architectural practice. Core topics include Research Methods, Fieldwork, Historical Research, Communication & Writing, Design & Creative Practice, and Entrepreneurship. The course offers an optional industrial sandwich placement year, and final-year work is presented at a public degree showcase.

Modules

  • Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
  • Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
  • Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
  • Media and Communication Skills
  • Architecture and Visual Arts in Practice
  • Contextual Studies 1
  • Practice 1
  • Experimentation and Application 1A
  • Experimentation and Application 1B
  • Research into Practice 1
  • Professional Life 1 (Mental Wealth)
  • Contextual Studies 2
  • Practice 2
  • Advanced Experimentation and Applications
  • Advanced Practice
  • Research into Practice 2
  • Professional Life 2 (Mental Wealth)
  • Industrial Sandwich Placement
  • Practice 3
  • Research into Practice 3 – Commercial Photography
  • Independent Major Project Part A
  • Independent Major Project Part B
  • Professional Life 3 (Mental Wealth)