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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Photography course at York St John University.
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UCAS Tariff
104
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W64W
Here's what York St John University says about its Photography course.
Become a photographer who develops ideas through experimentation and critical thinking. Learn to communicate through the visual language of photography.
When you study photography with us you have the freedom to explore your artistic interests. We will help you develop professional photography skills and explore the ideas behind contemporary image making. You will develop skills in documentary, editorial and studio photography, using both film and digital approaches to image creation.
This course will give you the confidence and skills you need to reach your potential as a photographer. You will focus on your practical photography skills and develop an understanding of photography theory to support your practical work. While studying with us you will:
Learn techniques for processing images both digitally and in a dark room Create images in studios with controlled lighting Work on location with available light Work with a range of camera formats, lenses and technologies Study the theories and histories of photography Consider the impact your photography has on society, culture and the creative industries You will apply this learning to different genres of photography. This might include documentary, art, editorial and studio photography.
Our facilities are available for you to use outside of taught classes. Our photography studio, Mac suite and dark room provide everything you need to create inspiring photographs. You can borrow equipment to try out different brands and lenses.
When you choose to study with us, you get more than the skills you need to succeed. You gain experiences that make you stand out. We give you opportunities to:
Learn from visiting photographers Take part in work placement opportunities and projects with local businesses Showcase your work at our annual degree show and national graduate exhibitions Visit cities around the world to enrich your cultural awareness
Source: York St John University
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
York St John University | York
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Photography
Start date
21 September 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 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £14,000 per year |
| International | £14,000 per year |
The modules you will study
Modules include:
Year 1: Establishing Practice Material Explorations Photography: The History, Technology and Theory of Practice Developing Practice
Year 2: Photography and Society Making, Sensing, Thinking Professional Networks Realisation and Exposition Art: Ethics and Aesthetics
Year 3: Advanced Studio Professional Futures Degree Show Dissertation
York St John University student reviews
Showing 43 reviews
1st year student
2 years ago
Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union
1st year student
2 years ago
Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do
1st year student
2 years ago
Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it
1st year student
2 years ago
Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise
1st year student
2 years ago
Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su
1st year student
2 years ago
Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University
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 York St John University 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
78%
low
Teaching on my course
78%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
88%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
74%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
70%
low
Learning opportunities
80%
med
Learning opportunities
80%
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?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
67%
low
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
Assessment and feedback
81%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
82%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
86%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
med
Academic support
82%
low
Academic support
82%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
81%
low
Organisation and management
59%
med
Organisation and management
59%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
59%
low
How well organised is your course?
59%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
Learning resources
86%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
82%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
62%
low
Student voice
62%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
51%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
74%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
62%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
78%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
84%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
low
Student information
See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Photography or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Photography | C | |||||
| Film Studies | B | |||||
| Media Studies | B | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| History | B | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
Say it fits with future plans
30%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Photography - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£20.4k
First year after graduation
£22.6k
Third year after graduation
£24.8k
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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Discussions
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