Photography
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UCAS Code: PF30 | Foundation Degree - FD
Cardiff Metropolitan University
UCAS Code: PF30 | Foundation Degree - FD
Entry requirements
48 UCAS Points
Access to HE where you have achieved a Pass Diploma with 45 Passes
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants should normally have three GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language and Maths.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
About this course
**Please note: This Cardiff Met accredited programme is delivered by a partner institution, Coleg Gwent, Crosskeys Campus. Applicants are encouraged to enquire directly to Coleg Gwent for this course. 01495 333777 [email protected]**
**https://enrolment.coleggwent.ac.uk/**
This foundation degree in photography course brings together creative photographic skills and academic study, allowing you to express your creativity and communicate ideas through photography.
This Photography Foundation Degree will allow you to explore and develop expertise in photography that will enable you to turn your passion and creativity into a career path. You will acquire professional digital and photography skills alongside a knowledge of photographic history and practice.
The course involves two years of study at Crosskeys Campus after which you will gain a Level 5 FDa qualification. The course also allows you to progress onto a ‘top up’ year to complete your third year of study, and to achieve a full BA Hons.
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Coleg Gwent
Cardiff School of Art and Design
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