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University of the Arts London (UAL)

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W640

Campuses

London College of Communication

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2022

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

Next Intake September-2022

BA (Hons) Photography

About

BA (Hons) Photography at London College of Communication is an ideas-driven, multi-genre photography course which combines practice, theory, professionalism and technical expertise. Youll graduate as a critically engaged creative who is conceptually driven and professionally focused.

What can you expect?

Each year of study is divided into two 15-week blocks with individual units focused on Practice, Contextual Studies and Professional Practice to support and develop your knowledge and understanding.

Professional practice and business skills are provided both within the course and by the award-winning UAL Student Enterprise and Employability service.

Together these enable you to develop a distinctive and original voice as a photographer, and provide you with the conceptual, technical and professional skills to underpin the highest level of practice and prepare you for your future career.

Technical workshops covering a huge variety of techniques are delivered throughout the course, enabling you to become expert in many areas.

Exposure to professional environments through visits, lectures and our weekly artist and theorist programmes broadens your vision on the possible career outcomes of a photography degree.

We also encourage exploration of the wider resources at LCC such as the librarys special collections, Photography and the Archive Research Centre and the Stanley Kubrick archive where possible.

Students are given first-hand introductions to these areas and beyond the bounds of the University, you are also encouraged to utilise the central London location that allows ready access to international museums and galleries.

The achievements of the staff team and the contacts they have with the larger world of photography help create a stimulating environment in which to work and learn.

Between Years 2 and 3 of thecourse,youllalso have the opportunity to undertake the following additional UAL qualification:

Diploma in Creative Computing: An optional, year-long opportunity which allows you to develop the computational skills that are shaping the future of the digital creative industries. After successfully completing the Diploma and the final year of your undergraduate degree, youll graduate with an enhanced degree title: for example, BA (Hons) Photography(with Creative Computing).

Course Structure

The academic year for this course is divided into2 blocks.

The 1st blockis of 15 weeks duration from late September to mid-February. In accordance with the University timetable, there will be a four week holiday in December.

The 2nd blockis also of 15 weeks duration from mid-February to the end of June with a threeweek holiday for Easter.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Home/EU/International

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply direct from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in the industry.

The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows:

80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications:

A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences).
Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4).
Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media).
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma.
Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production).
OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum

And 5 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

APEL - Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

Related academic or work experience;
The quality of the personal statement;
A strong academic or other professional reference;
A combination of these factors.

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

English Language Requirements (International/EU)

IELTS level 6.0 or above, with at least 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English language requirements page for more information.

All classes are conducted in English. If English is not your first language you will be asked to provide evidence of your English language ability when you enrol.

Selection criteria

The portfolio, along with the details on your UCAS application (including the academic reference and your personal statement) will be assessed against the following criteria:

Demonstration of an appreciation of photography as a specialised discipline.
Technical skills and experimentation with visual creativity, demonstrated in your own photographic work.
Evidence of research and development of ideas through practice to achieve specific outcomes.
Quality of ideas and thought processes in the production of your work.

English Program Requirements

All students need to show proof of their English language ability to enrol at UAL. Most students from outside the UK need to submit an English language test as proof of their language ability.

If you need help to reach the required language level, UAL's Language Centre offers a range of English courses and a Presessional course for students with a conditional or unconditional offer. Current students at UAL, progressing to the next level of university study (e.g. from Foundation to BA) can take UAL's Progress Test to achieve the IELTS score required for the next level.

To find out if you are exempt from English language testing, please read exemptions from language testing at the bottom of this page.

English language tests

Your English language requirement is generally expressed as an IELTS score but UAL accepts several other English language tests in addition to IELTS.

Where we state 'IELTS Academic for UKVI', you must provide a certificate for this test. IELTS Academic (not for UKVI) cannot be used to support a student visa application for these levels of study. The University does not accept IELTS General or IELTS General for UKVI for any level of course.

Please note that you must achieve the required language scores - overall and all 4 skills (unless the test provider exempts you from sitting a skill on the basis of disability) - from a single sitting of a test examination. We cannot accept a combination of 'best' scores from multiple test results.

Please note that if you take a Cambridge IGCSE exam, you must provide 2 documents:

The Certificate
The Certifying Statement for CEFR. You will need to request this and pay the fee.

Minimum IELTS scores

Our IELTS requirements vary depending on the course and level of study. The requirement for each course is shown on the individual course pages.

Jump to minimum scores for:

Courses that require IELTS 5.0
Courses that require IELTS 5.5
Courses that require IELTS 6.0
Courses that require IELTS 6.5
Courses that require IELTS 7.0
Courses that require IELTS 7.5

Career

A huge variety of options are open to students after graduating from BA (Hons) Photography. The creative, research and professional skills gained on the course enable a broad range of careers possibilities, including:

Photographer (advertising, fashion, editorial, blogging, documentary and art photography)
Art buyers
Picture editors
Publishers
Curators
Archivists
Academics
Art directors
Entrepreneurs

Alumni achievements include:

Silvia Rosi, a 2016 graduate, was selected by Jerwood Charitable Foundation and Photoworks, as the recipient of the third Jerwood/Photoworks Awards, 2018. Silvia's work was selected from over 450 submissions.

Each year there are some graduates who go on to study MA Photography at LCC or other related MA courses.

Alumni include internationally renowned artists and photographers including:

Rankin
Edgar Martins
Bettina von Zwehl
Rut Blees Luxemberg
Dan Holdsworth
Tom Hunter
Sophy Rickett
Dan Tobin Smith

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

How to Apply

All applications will be considered by the course team who will consider key elements when making a decision on your suitability to join the course:

Firstly they will look at your qualifications and transcript (or projected results).
Secondly, they will review your personal statement, portfolio and study/project proposal.
There is no requirement for an academic or professional reference.

Required information for postgraduate course applications

Before you apply, please take time to read the guidance below. You will be asked to provide the following items and upload documents when completing the online application form:

Personal details (including full name; date of birth; nationality; permanent address and English language level)
Current and/or previous education and qualification details
Employment history
CV
Personal statement

Please note: we will ask you for copies of certain documents (for example, English language qualification/certificate and copies of any previous UK study visas). Read our immigration and visa information to find out if you need a visa to study at UAL.

You can only apply to the same course once per year. Any duplicate applications will be withdrawn. Read the UAL international application advice for further information on how to apply.

Extra information required for applications to this course

Portfolio.
Video task.
Study / project proposal.

Start your application now

There are 2 ways international students can apply to a postgraduate course:

Through one of our official representatives in your country
By direct application

The application form can be saved as you fill it out, so you do not need to complete it all at once. You will also have the chance to review all the information and make any necessary amendments before you submit the application form.

Deferring your place

This course accepts requests from offer holders to defer their place for one academic year. Deferral requests are granted on a first-come, first-served basis until all deferral places are filled, or a deadline has been reached, whichever is sooner. Read our Admissions Policy for details, including how to request a deferral and by when.

External Student Transfer Policy

If you are currently studying at another institution and have successfully completed 60 credits in the equivalent units/modules on your current PG course and wish to continue your studies at London College of Communication, you can apply to transfer.

The Admissions Tutor will consider applications on a case by case basis, subject to places being available. You must apply directly to the course via the course webpage as early as possible.

Further information about the external student transfer policy can be found on the Office for Students Information page.

CV

Please provide a CV detailing your education, qualifications and any relevant work or voluntary experience. If English is not your first language it is important that you also include in your CV details of your most recent English language test score.

Personal statement advice

You’ll be asked to complete a personal statement describing why you want to study on MA Photography.

Your personal statement should describe what you specialised in during your undergraduate course , why you now want to study on MA Photography at LCC, and what you are hoping to do after the course.

The majority of our students have studied either BA Photography or other lens-based/fine-art subjects before applying to our course.

If you didn’t previously undertake a BA Photography course, please explain why you feel that you meet the academic criteria needed for further study in this subject area.

Project proposal advice (250 words maximum)

Your Project Proposal should be a feasible, researched outline of the intended project you plan to photograph during your time on the course.

This should include how you plan to develop your project, and also provide a sense of subject matter, visual style, conceptual approach and associated research, as well as your existing knowledge of contemporary fine art photography.