Wrexham University
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Wrexham
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Photography
- Study level:
- Undergraduate
- Awarded by:
- Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)
Course summary
Why Choose This Course?
Our innovative, multi-genre BA (Hons) Photography course offers a degree that blends creativity, technical excellence and professionalism.
You will:
Benefit from our newly installed specialist infinity studio space and equipment, allowing you to experience industry-standard practices
Exhibit work at professional on-campus galleries and festivals
Gain free access and advanced tuition in all Adobe Creative Cloud software
Engage in national and international competitions and commissions, allowing you to gain live brief experience
Have access to music events and festivals, allowing you to gain experience of live photography
Gain versatile transferable skills applicable across the creative sector
Have networking opportunities via our strong industry connections
Learn from an experienced teaching team with a background in creative industries
Key Course Features:
The course offers creative entrepreneurship, professional practice and marketing modules, allowing you to develop entrepreneurship and business skills.
Gain practical experience of industry-standard crafts, technologies and new environments throughout the course
Work with professional models and actors
Develop a traditional and alternative professional portfolio
The course offers publishing experience – traditional self-publishing, E-publishing and web and social media development
Modules
YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)
Year 1 provides introductory skills in design and critical analysis will be developed. There will be an emphasis on creative problem-solving and basic research methodologies.
MODULES
Creative Lens & Light-Based Media
Contemporary Themes
Time as Visual Language
Introduction to Industry
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)
Level 5 will focus on advancement in research skills and design methodologies. You will focus on synthesising theory and practice, with an emphasis on emerging trends.
MODULES
Creative Futures Making a Living
Specialist Study
Print & Production
Visual Language & Culture Contexts
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6)
During level 6, high-level research skills, critical thinking, and professional practice will be the focus. There will be independent projects and your collaborative work will demonstrate advanced understanding and application.
MODULES
Practice As Research
Presenting Practice to Audience
The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.
Assessment method
Teaching and Assessment
You will learn via a blend of lectures, contextual workshops, seminars and practical / technical workshops in the studio environment and on location.
How to apply
Apply by
29 January
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W990
- Institution code:
- G53
- Campus name:
- Wrexham (Main Campus)
- Campus Code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
International applicants
If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111. Please note if you do require a student visa and you do not proceed to submit your application via the correct application portal, we cannot guarantee that an application via UCAS will be processed.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
A level - CDD - BBC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - DMM
Access to HE Diploma
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Scottish Higher
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
AS
Accepted alongside A-Levels as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Scottish Advanced Higher
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
80-112 UCAS Tariff points from International Baccalaureate Certificates
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Extended Project
Accepted as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Accepted alongside Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level as part of overall 80-112 UCAS Tariff requirement.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
80-112 UCAS Tariff points
Wrexham Glyndwr University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at enquiries@glyndwr.ac.uk for further advice and guidance.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- Portfolio
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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