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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Photography course at University of Chester.
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A level
B,C,C
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Photography or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | C |
| English Literature | C |
| Graphics | B |
| Media Studies | C |
| Product Design | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 72W9
Here's what University of Chester says about its Photography course.
The University of Chester’s Photography degree fosters a distinct approach to the craft of photography, encouraging independent practice and a critically reflective mindset.
As well as exploring key issues and debates shaping contemporary photography practices, you will also gain an understanding of the social and cultural dimensions of photography and its power to inspire and challenge.
Draw on your personal experience and curiosity to explore a diverse range of contexts and genres, from art and documentary, to editorial and fashion including sports and music photojournalism.
You will benefit from industry connections and expert guidance from our team of experienced researcher-practitioners, who can share their knowledge and insights of the art and photography industries, introducing you to nationally and internationally recognised photographers, curators and writers who are helping to shape photography today.
Connect with galleries, museums and employers in the North West and beyond, opening doors to exciting opportunities and collaborations.
Our Photography degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to succeed as a photographer who has developed a distinctive personal practice and a portfolio to help you make your mark on the industry.
Source: University of Chester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Photography
Start date
5 October 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
Your folio collections or series of photographs are the result of the week-to-week development of different approaches to practice, based on your personal, subject, or thematic response. Through this, you will be assessed by your problem-solving and experimentation in your response to a diverse range of assignment briefs. You will also engage with photography’s materiality; exploring the material presence of different types of fine printing, including printmaking.
Your folio submissions are accompanied by a visual and contextual journal, which functions as:
a personal sketchbook technical log and diary of your working methods and practices. This contains your practice through contact sheets produced for each shoot, and your choice of work in progress, which signposts each staging point of your project’s development.
A key part is the way in which you reflect upon the development of your practice and how you respond to tutorial input from your peers, as well as the staff who are supporting and working alongside you. Your journal importantly also includes the research of photography, art and industry contexts, artists and photographers as well as other phenomena, which provides a background and support to your emerging visual identity as a photographic practitioner.
Writing and research-based assignments, which are aligned with and inform your practice will include:
essays (poster) presentations statements reports and ongoing critical reflection (which forms part of your journaling and sketchbook work).
University of Chester student reviews
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1st year student
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The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.
1st year student
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The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.
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The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester
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 University of Chester students who took the Photography course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
79%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
89%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
74%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
Learning opportunities
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
79%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
89%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
89%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
79%
med
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
92%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
89%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
79%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
68%
med
Organisation and management
68%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
58%
low
How well organised is your course?
79%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
Learning resources
90%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
88%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
88%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
82%
med
Student voice
82%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
89%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
65%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
89%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
76%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
87%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
59%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Photography or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Photography at University of Chester.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£23k
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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