Photography (with Foundation Year)

Bath Spa University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time including foundation year 4 Years Film studiesPhotography

Photography (with Foundation Year) BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bath Spa University, based in Bath, taught full-time including foundation year over 4 years. 85% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £22,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBB - BCC.

A-Level Entry

BBB - BCC

Typical offer · UCAS

Student Satisfaction

85.19%

NSS · Office for Students

Avg. Graduate Salary

£22,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Engage with photography in an experimental, creative and critical environment.

- Hands-on, experiential approach with the emphasis on developing your individual interests and ability.

- Opportunities to work on live briefs and a range of professional workshops with our industry partners.

- Great links including the Royal Photographic Society and Association of Photographers.

Photography at Bath Spa University gives you space to explore, actively enquire, challenge and define the role of the photographic image.

We’re committed to teaching the craft of photography. Analogue techniques are thoroughly explored and equip you to engage more proficiently with digital methods. We explore the ways in which digital technological change impacts on photography, and we also fully utilise new technologies.

The curriculum is broad, with an emphasis on practical learning. Content is delivered by a team of full-time and visiting specialists who are active practitioners and researchers in the field.

Integrated Foundation Year
The preliminary and intensive Integrated Foundation in Art and Design is designed to develop your ideas, skills and confidence in readiness for progressing to year one of your degree programme.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades BBB - BCC
BTEC DDM - DMM

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time including foundation year
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Bath
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,000