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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with Foundation Year (with Placement Option)

Southampton Solent University

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 13,800/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

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UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2005

Total Students: 9,650 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

E Park Terrace, Southampton SO14 0YN, United Kingdom

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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Photography with Foundation Year (with Placement Option)

Program Overview

If you're not quite ready for a full undergraduate degree, there's alternative entry through one of our foundation years.

The rising popularity of photography has seen a wealth of opportunity spring up for creative photographic practitioners. A degree in photography from Solent University will help position you at the cutting-edge of this medium, preparing you to enter the world of work with highly developed and refined creative and technical skills.

Throughout the course you will be supported to develop your creative, imaginative and critical abilities – skills that are essential in a creative career – you’ll also explore a range of photographic subjects and will embed photographic skills through dynamic projects.
Solent’s experienced teaching team will guide you in creating a rich and varied professional portfolio, and will ensure that you have the creative freedom to make a portfolio that best represents your own unique style, while at the same time demonstrating that you are a competent, adaptable and employable practitioner.
Regular course lectures are supported by a programme of industry guest speakers, which in the past have included appearances from Richard Billingham, Catherine Yass, Charlotte Cotton, Ori Gersht, Brian Dillon, Peter Fraser, Dan Holdsworth, Chrystel Lebas, Jeremy Millar, Sophy Rickett, Margaret Salmon and Tom Hunter.
Your studies will take place in the multi-million pound Media Academy – featuring state-of-the-art teaching and photography facilities including digital and analogue studio spaces. You will also learn in the Photography Base Room – a dedicated, flexible teaching space.
Think a career as a photographer might be for you? With first-class facilities and a unique emphasis on freelance work, Solent University’s photography programme is a great first step towards your dream career.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

4-Year Bachelor's Degree

Application Processing Days

30 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Portfolio Required

Yes

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 13,800 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in Southampton Solent University

CAD 10,224 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 5.5 - 5 - With No Band Less Than

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 50.00 %

Additional Information

Your Future
You’ll learn skills that will equip you for careers within artistic, commercial, industrial, medical and editorial photography. There are many industries that employ professional photographers, including: creative and marketing agencies, photographic libraries, marketing departments in large organisations, newspapers and periodicals, museums and other arts organisations.

Suitable roles for graduates include:
Freelance photographer
Fashion photographer
Digital photographic retoucher
Specialist photographer for commercial organisations.

Placements:

There is no formal placement element to the taught degree, however work experience is encouraged, and the course team will provide advice on finding a suitable placement. Recent students have assisted on local and national shoots during their studies, and our Solent Creatives agency provides significant opportunities for freelance work on live client briefs.
There is also the opportunity to enter external competitions during your studies, and the chance to work as a student supervisor in the University photography facilities

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.