Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
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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
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
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| 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) |
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.
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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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.
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Teaching on my course
98%
high
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
Learning opportunities
97%
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
Assessment and feedback
98%
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
Academic support
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
Organisation and management
79%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
83%
high
Learning resources
89%
med
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
Student voice
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
Other NSS questions
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
We're still busy gathering student information for Photography at Newcastle College University Centre. Look out for more info soon.
Facts and figures about Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
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 from Newcastle College University Centre graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
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.
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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