Photograph

BA (Hons)

Key facts

Start dates

September 2023 / September 2024

Course length

Full time: 3 years

Part time: up to 6 years

Location

Headington

Department

School of Arts

Overview

On this course you will explore the evolving role of photography in the 21st century while developing a distinct identity as a photographer. This course balances academic study with hands-on photographic practice. Our teaching focuses on photography as a profession and a visual language appropriate for the creative industries. This course will support you in developing a professional practice centered around your passions.

The course is flexible, with the opportunity to specialise in:

  • fashion
  • still-life
  • portraiture
  • sports
  • interiors
  • music
  • food
  • documentary
  • contemporary art practice.

You will learn a broad range of skills from moving image production to concept generation, social media implementation, and analogue and darkroom practice.

You will learn from leading photographers and creatives working within the creative industries. You will gain strong technical, creative and communicative skills, all informed by an understanding of photography as a visual language in the 21st century.

Specific entry requirements