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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Photography

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Photography course at Newcastle College University Centre.

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A level

C,C

You may also need to

Submit a portfolio

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: W640

Here's what Newcastle College University Centre says about its Photography course.

This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photography and will teach you fundamental technical and studio skills, such as lighting, camera operation, dark room practice and location photography. Developed in consultation with photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Mike Baster, this degree is focused on commercial photography and ‘capturing a moment’. You will be passionate about the visual world and have strong communication skills, vital on any photo shoot. You will study topics such as composition and the history of photography as well as covering areas of photography including still life, portraiture, food and editorial to help you become a well-rounded photographer. Once you complete this course you may wish to gain further experience and seek employment as a photographer’s assistant. Or you may wish to set up your own business and work on a freelance basis. Some students choose to continue their studies and undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE qualification.

Source: Newcastle College University Centre

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Department

Digital Arts

Location

Main Site | Newcastle upon Tyne

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Photography

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year (provisional)
Scotland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Wales£9,535 per year (provisional)
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)
Channel Islands£9,535 per year (provisional)
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year (provisional)

The modules you will study

Year One: • Professional Practice • Visual Communication • Photographic Studio Practice • History and Theory of Photography • Core Digital Skills. Year Two: • Contemporary Contexts in Photography • Professional and Business Practice • Live Project • Photographic Narrative • Advanced Digital Skills. Year Three: • Specialist Practice Portfolio • Critical Research Project • Final Major Project • Professional Practise Presentation.

How you will be assessed

Students are taught through: • Lectures • Seminars • Critiques/tutorials • Practical activities • Specialist workshops • Work related learning • Guest speakers. Students are assessed through: • Portfolios • Presentations • Essays • Reports.

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Newcastle College University Centre

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from Newcastle College University Centre students who took the Photography course - or another course in the same subject area.

Cinematics and photography

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

100%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

96%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

96%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

100%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

96%

high

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

92%

high

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

100%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

100%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

96%

high

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

92%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

100%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

100%

high

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

100%

high

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

75%

med

How well organised is your course?

83%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

79%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

96%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

92%

high

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

100%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

96%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

91%

high

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

96%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

100%

high

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Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.

Cinematics and photography

Graduate statistics

55%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

55%

Say it fits with future plans

35%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

25%

Web and Multimedia Design Professionals

20%

Sales occupations

15%

Artistic, literary and media occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.

Creative arts and design

Earnings

£18.2k

First year after graduation

£19k

Third year after graduation

£21.9k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Photography.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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