Photography BA (Hons)
Edinburgh Napier University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Photography BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in cinematics and photography.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in cinematics and photography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of cinematics and photography 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 | |
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Median salary | £21000 | £17500 | £21000 |
25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £25000 | £13500 - £20000 | £16000 - £25500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of cinematics and photography
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
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Course Description
Top 5 UK university for Film Production & Photography
(5th of 67) - The Guardian Guide 2019
This course is industry facing and provides the professional, technical, contextual and creative skills necessary for a career as a photographer.
You'll be encouraged to think critically and creatively, developing your skills so that you are able to convey your ideas through your practice.
As you progress you'll increasingly define your own area of study. By identifying and working to your strengths, you'll develop an individual creative practice so that by graduation you'll be capable of a high standard of creative output.
Edinburgh Napier is extremely well resourced and we teach to a high technical standard. This is a means to an end in facilitating the translation of ideas through the art and craft of photography.
The course has recently moved to a newly-built specialist photography facility, which includes five fully-equipped photography studios, a black and white darkroom, dry to dry colour film processor, high-end professional digital scanners and printers, portable photography lighting and a large range of analogue and digital cameras and camera equipment.
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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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Photography BA (Hons) at Edinburgh Napier University
20% | Teaching Professionals |
20% | Secretarial and related occupations |
20% | Information Technology Professionals |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Skilled trades occupations |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Qualification requirements
Access to HE Diploma
Including one in a relevant subject/science (90 UCAS tariff points)
Minimum Year 1 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in a related subject with B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HND - Pass HND in a related subject with Grade B in the graded unit. Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements Successsful completion of 2 years of study on a comparable programme. Places are limited. * Literary subjects accepted are: Modern Studies, History, Psychology, Sociology, RMPS, Theology, Media Studies, Philosophy, Politics, Geography, Latin and Classics.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Photography BA (Hons)
Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
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England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | year 1 |
EU | £17580 | year 1 |
International | £17580 | 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.
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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of Edinburgh Napier University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Edinburgh Napier University
Located on the outskirts of the Scottish capital, Edinburgh Napier University delivers courses and programmes that have earned the institution recognition from QS University Rankings, as well as awards in the category of Student Satisfaction. The university operates from three separate campuses depending on the subject that the learner chooses to pursue - Sighthill, Craiglockhart, and Merchiston. Prospective students can expect to find Game Laboratories, Professional Music Studios, Conference Centres, and much more.
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