Photography (top-up)

City of Glasgow College

Undergraduate BA Full-time 2 Years Film studiesPhotography

Photography (top-up) BA is an undergraduate degree at City of Glasgow College, based in Glasgow, taught full-time over 2 years. Entry requires around N/A UCAS points.

About this course

In this course you'll develop the practical and critical skills needed for a practicing photographer. Guest lectures and workshop sessions are an essential element, with opportunities for business, entrepreneurship and enterprise activities.

A self-directed approach to your studies will allow you to tailor your portfolio towards your own photographic interests. During the fourth year of this course, you'll focus on and develop your skills and knowledge towards your own photographic goals.

Over two years, you'll study both practical photography and critical thinking.

Subjects will include:

Research Projects
Creative Photography Projects
Self-promotion

This Photography degree is delivered by City of Glasgow College and validated by University of the West of Scotland.

Facilities
The City of Glasgow College has recently benefited from a £230 million new build programme with state-of-the-art facilities across two sites, City campus and Riverside. The Faculty of Creative Industries is based in the City Campus at Cathedral Street, which has excellent travel, bus and train links. The Creative Industries faculty benefits from a broad range of specialist workshops, studio spaces and dedicated exhibition spaces. These are equipped with industry standard resources and supported by specialist technical staff.

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts - BA
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Glasgow
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography