Photography (with placement year)

Be inspired by a stunning world of visual language and image-making, join a vibrant creative community, and experience a wide range of photographic approaches to produce an impressive portfolio of work.

We will empower you to develop your own photographic voice. Understanding your creative practice and where you fit in industry is essential to identify opportunities for success.

Photographers are increasingly employed across genres, from fine art and documentary to fashion and commercial work. This is an outward-looking course designed to maximise your employability or freelance success on graduation.

You will critically consider every aspect of this art form on the course, from composing images through to post-production and their target audiences. You will work in industry-standard facilities using sophisticated lighting and camera equipment. Besides learning extensive technical skills, you will also benefit from enterprise and business skills including networking, mentoring, and work experience opportunities.

Internationally renowned speakers have engaged past students, including Martin Parr, David Brandon Geeting, Erik Kessels, Ewen Spencer, Haley Morris-Cafiero, Sohrab Hura, Julian Germain, Anouk Kruithof, Cristina De Middel, Guy Martin, Thijs Groot Wassink (WassinkLundgren), Simon Roberts and Kevin Cummins.

We place emphasis on international employability and collaboration, with previous study trips to Paris, Los Angeles, Berlin, Shanghai, Tokyo, and New York, plus trips within the UK and to the Format International Photography Festival in Derby.

*The placement year is subject to approval.