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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Photography and Creative Industries
University of the Arts London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Photography and Creative Industries course at University of the Arts London.
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A level
104 UCAS tariff points from A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; Photography, Media; Art and Design, Business Studies, or other subjects within Social Sciences)
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of the Arts London. These students are taking Photography and Creative Industries or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Photography | B |
| Fine Art | B |
| History | C |
| Media Studies | C |
| English Literature | D |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W646
Here's what University of the Arts London says about its Photography and Creative Industries course.
BA (Hons) Photography and Creative Industries will immerse you in new ways to innovate in photography, filmmaking and creative direction for personal work, editorials, commissions and branded content. This course is taught at London College of Communication, at Elephant & Castle, part of University of the Arts London (UAL).
Specialist workshops will build your confidence in lighting, image-making and editing, while helping you to unlock your creative voice, pitch ideas and collaborate with creative teams to produce attention-grabbing visuals.
On this future-facing course, you’ll learn how to challenge traditional definitions of the ‘commercial image’, work with emerging technologies, and use ongoing experimentation to cultivate the highest standards for your professional and personal work. You’ll also discover how image-making can respond to new thinking in climate and social justice.
Ultimately, you’ll graduate with the foundations needed to confidently take on commissions, grow an enterprising mindset, and enhance your employability within the creative industries.
What to expect • A new creative vision: With the aim of building a contemporary vision for ‘commercial’ photographic practice, this course will encourage you to champion your own distinctive creative voice and the diverse stories found within your own experiences. • An education for creatives: Our units, workshops and teaching sessions have been designed to immerse you in contemporary thinking about photography within the creative industries and how your work can emphasise imagination, collaboration, partnership and innovation. • Real-world experience: You’ll develop a real-world understanding of how to respond to briefs and professionally take your ideas from concept to production and delivery. • Specialist skills: Workshops in areas such as camerawork, lighting, moving image, production design, graphic design, content creation and post-production will enable you to build an industry-ready range of skills. • Transferable skills: You’ll also develop a wide range of transferable skills in areas such as visual communication, art direction, pitching, problem-solving, creative business skills and transmedia storytelling.
Industry experience and opportunities On BA (Hons) Photography and Creative Industries, we strongly value the power of real-world collaboration in helping you to become a well-rounded and multi-disciplinary creator.
During your time with us, you’ll be given exciting opportunities to work on live briefs and collaborations with the likes of brand partners, arts organisations and community enterprises. You’ll also be trained by specialists in employability to confidently seek out partnerships of your own, building up a network of creative talent, teams, collaborators and commissioners for your future career.
Source: University of the Arts London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
London College of Communication, University of the Arts London
Location
London College of Communication | London
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Photography
Start date
28 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
University of the Arts London student reviews
Showing 70 reviews
Graduate
Fashion design
7 months ago
The canteen/cafe was quite expensive considering its for a university.
Graduate
Fashion design
7 months ago
Mental health support was great however I feel like I wasn't supported enough by my tutors when it came to my actual work. Tutors were really busy with other students that I felt I didn't get enough time with them. Also negative feedback was given after I had submitted and not before.
Graduate
Fashion design
7 months ago
Most facilities were really busy and some you had to pay for too. Loved the free fabric allowance. Library was really helpful with lots of different types of books and information.
Graduate
Fashion design
7 months ago
Overall an easy going course. There wasn't an overload of work and stress which was nice. Some tutors were really helpful and others were not. Wish they taught us more on sewing too.
Graduate
Fashion design
7 months ago
The actual uni was fine. Lots of different facilities however some of them could only be used by students from specific courses. Interior design and layout was great. The sewing machines and work spaces were really busy.
Foundation year student
1 year ago
Three stars: Good
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of the Arts London
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 the Arts London students who took the Photography and Creative Industries course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
80%
med
Teaching on my course
80%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
91%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
80%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
Learning opportunities
74%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
80%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
70%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
71%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
80%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
68%
low
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
89%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
86%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
80%
med
How well organised is your course?
64%
med
Learning resources
82%
low
Learning resources
82%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
89%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
78%
low
Student voice
79%
med
Student voice
79%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
73%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
82%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
82%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
72%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
85%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
81%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of the Arts London. These students are taking Photography and Creative Industries or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of the Arts London graduates who took Photography and Creative Industries - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£24.5k
Third year after graduation
£27.4k
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 and Creative Industries.
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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University of the Arts London (UAL) is ranked 2nd in the world for Art and Design according to the 2024 QS World University Rankings by Subject®. It welcomes a diverse body of over 18,000 students from more than 130 countries. Established in 2004, UAL brings together 6 esteemed Colleges specialising in arts, design, fashion and media, which were founded in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The Colleges are joined by the UAL Creative Computing Institute, breaking boundaries between art and technology.
UAL gives students unique opportunities to learn, create, research and innovate across a whole range of disciplines and at all levels – covering everything from drama, graphic and interior design to fashion and fine art. With a teaching staff made up of professional artists, practitioners, designers, critics and theorists, UAL is one of the world's leading specialist creative universities.
Each College has its own unique culture, philosophy and focus. UAL graduates go on to work in and shape creative industries worldwide, and the university has launched the careers of many creative and cultural leaders, including over half of all Turner Prize nominees.
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