BA Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) Photography, a photography degree centred on contemporary photographic practices within the study of film and media. The course provides practical training through industry-standard technologies and studio environments. Throughout the three years, students engage with foundational and advanced visual techniques. The first year introduces Creative Lens & Light-Based Media, Contemporary Themes, Time as Visual Language, and Introduction to Industry. The second year expands technical and professional capabilities through Creative Futures Making a Living, Specialist Study, Print & Production, and Visual Language & Culture Contexts. The final year culminates in advanced independent study via Practice As Research and Presenting Practice to Audience.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent but all applications are considered on an individual basis, and we also take work experience into consideration, vocational training/qualifications as well as individual motivation and potential are also key aspects in selection.
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What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 64%
- Learning opportunities: 40%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 65%
- Organisation and management: 40%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 55%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 25%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 20%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 31%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 38%
- Scotland: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 70%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 15%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Modules
- Creative Lens & Light-Based Media
- Contemporary Themes
- Time as Visual Language
- Introduction to Industry
- Creative Futures Making a Living
- Specialist Study
- Print & Production
- Visual Language & Culture Contexts
- Practice As Research
- Presenting Practice to Audience
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Photography at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £15,500 after 3 years, £18,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £12,500 and £22,500. The £18,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Media studies.
What do graduates of BA Photography at Wrexham University 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 Wrexham University?
64% 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 Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 120 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Photography at Wrexham University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.