Buckinghamshire New University
Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons)
Buckinghamshire New University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at Buckinghamshire New University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.

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Salary

Salary of Graduates in Performing Arts

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theater at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21000 £18500 £23500
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £25500 £14000 - £23500 £18500 - £29000


Salary of all UK Graduates of Performing Arts

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20903 £17931 £21753
25-75 percentile range £17825 - £24915 £12598 - £22386 £15916 - £27274

Course Description

Do you have a passion for Photography? Are you wanting to top-up your qualification to a BA Honours degree?

If you have completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject, you can choose to top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree. This course reflects the realities of working as a professional in the industry. Everything you do on the course, from concepts and ideas to using our state-of-the-art equipment to create and shoot, is working towards you getting employment in the sector.

Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?

With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.

On this accredited Association of Photographers course, you’ll benefit from our professional lecturers and specialist technicians who offer a broad range of experience, ranging from academic to technical and commercial areas. As well as this you’ll be able to take advantage of our industry connections through masterclasses, guest speakers and workshops.

You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in guest workshops and masterclasses. With London only a short journey away, you’ll be able to visit endless museums, galleries and landscapes for inspiration. As well as this you'll get the chance to collaborate with students from other courses, working on projects with students studying film and TV production, creative advertising, graphic design and fashion and textiles.

The course is an accredited member of the Association of Photographers. The course meets the AOP’s criteria for the appropriate professional development of students during their studies. This accreditation also offers all students on the course their own free AOP membership for the duration of their studies, providing them with additional support and networking opportunities.

What facilities can I use?

On this course you’ll have access to our range of industry-standard facilities and kit hire availability, including;

  • Hasselblad and Pentax digital medium format cameras
  • professional lighting studios equipped with Elinchrom and Bowens lighting systems
  • a spacious black & white wet-print darkroom
  • Mac computer suites with Capture 1 software and full Creative Suite package
  • a scanning suite with Epson scanners up to A3 and a high-end Hasselblad Flexitight film scanner
  • a print bureau for large-scale exhibition and portfolio printing.

As well as this you’ll have full access to our base room, where you can hang-out and discuss ideas with your peers and get your head down as you work away on your portfolio.

What will I study?

Our course gives you many opportunities to explore the diverse world of photography. This course takes a strong ‘active learning’ approach, so you’ll have lots of opportunity to build and develop your skills working on your own photography projects.

We’ll help you explore the concepts and contexts behind photography work, so you can find new ways to express yourself, and take your practice to a more dynamic level. You’ll also undertake research to develop a theoretical and critical underpinning of the subject, learning new ways of thinking and working, and pushing traditional boundaries of the medium. To achieve the full BA (Hons) in Photography you will need to complete a major project, contextual report as well as complete the Professional Practice module.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons) at Buckinghamshire New University

20% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
15% Sales occupations
10% Administrative occupations
10% Media Professionals
5% Business and public service associate professionals
5% Artistic, literary and media occupations
5% Elementary occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations

******How will I be taught and assessed?****** The course offers a blended delivery and approach to learning and teaching. Some of the ways you’ll be taught throughout your time on your course are; Seminars, presentations and group critiques where you’ll display work in progress to tutors and peers and is considered central to the student learning experience. Tutorials may be individual or small group based, enabling exploration through discussion and support. **Lecturers that deliver the theory elements of the curriculum** Practical workshops and technical demonstrations delivered by a range of staff from tutors and visiting lecturers to technical demonstrators. Guest speakers and industry professional visits from a range of experts who contribute to photography, their practice and specialism. **Assessments** Feedback, verbal and written from tutors to help you refine and develop your work. As well as this you’ll be expected to spend time self-studying, where you’ll undertake your own practical briefs, industry briefs and portfolio work.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Qualification requirements

ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 6.5
    • All other courses
    • 6.5
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.0
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Photography (Top-Up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Photography (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

Channel Islands £9250 year 1
Ireland £9250 year 1
England UK £9250 year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 year 1
Scotland £9250 year 1
Wales £9250 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1
EU £15000 year 1
International £15000 year 1

Additional fee information

Most courses will involve some additional costs that are not covered by your fees.

You could benefit from financial support through a bursary or scholarship during your time as a student. For more details visit our financial support, bursaries and scholarships section.

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.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

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.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Buckinghamshire New University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Buckinghamshire New University

Buckinghamshire New University, also known as Bucks, was founded in 1893, in the town of High Wycombe, South East England. This university has chosen to divide its academic offerings into seven separate schools, which is reflected in that learning resources such as libraries are located in their relevant areas to reduce crowding and also increase the ease of looking for the materials the student needs. Bucks has been the recipient of numerous awards, among which we can find the Silver Award from TEF.

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Student composition of Buckinghamshire New University

undergraduates:
16465
postgraduates:
860
Total:
17325
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