Documentary Photography and Print BA (Hons)
Bath Spa University
Key Course Facts
Course Description
Taught by our partner boomsatsuma at the Tobacco Factory in Bristol
This is a brand new approach to photographic education, with an innovative use of photography, cinematography, print design and production. This course has been co-created with leading industry partners to place you in the heart of the professional world and give you the skills, knowledge and networks to start a career in this fast-paced industry.
You will explore the history and the future of documentary storytelling while developing specialist skills in both photography and cinematography; engaging in the production of long-term photographic projects and documentary cinema. You’ll also explore cross-functional skills - gaining an in-depth knowledge of graphic and interactive design, 3D imaging, photobook making and virtual reality sequences - all of which will boost your employability within the industry.
We cap our classes to twenty, placing emphasis on bespoke tuition giving you the time, space and support to grow into your career.
Learn more about BA (Hons) Documentary Photography and Print at a boomsatsuma Degrees open day:
Saturday 20 November and Saturday 22 January 10.00 - 14.00 Tobacco Factory, Southville, Bristol
To book a place, visit boomsatsuma.com
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 5.0
- Foundation
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- 6.5
- Mphil / PhD
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- 7.0
- PGCE
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Documentary Photography and Print BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
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About Bath Spa University
Bath Spa University is located in the rural outskirts of the English city of the same name, Bath. This institution of higher education takes pride in that they have the faculty resources and initiative to treat students as individuals, by learning their strengths and weaknesses, and thus being able to help them find work placements that align with their goals. In your free time, you can find academic and social experiences through Bath Spa’s more than 70 student clubs and societies.
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Student composition of Bath Spa University
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Total number of students enrolled at Bath Spa University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 7335
- postgraduates:
- 1285
- Total:
- 8620
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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