Hertford Regional College
Photography HND
Hertford Regional College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Photography HND and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Hertford Regional College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.

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Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20000 £16977 £20190
25-75 percentile range £17667 - £24333 £11760 - £21991 £13937 - £25916

Course Description

The HND in Photography offers you the unique opportunity to develop your own signature style and visual language in the creation of a professional photography portfolio. This course will be delivered in a brand new professional photographic suite in a new state of the art Creative Enterprise Campus in Ware.

This two year programme explores analytical and critical approaches to photographic imagery, together with the study of the critical context of photography. You will develop your technical, darkroom and studio skills whilst exploring images from a critical stance. At the end of the course you will be expected to create a professional portfolio of work to assist you in pursuing a successful career in the industry.

What makes HND Photography at HRC special?

  • You will work on live briefs and projects focusing on themes that are important to you
  • You will exhibit your work to the public in our David Gentleman gallery and at Hertford Theatre
  • You will have access to a wide range of equipment and a professional photographic studio
  • You will work with tutors who have a wide range of photographic skills and commercial experience
  • Our students create amazing work - previous students have worked on editorial briefs, taken landscape photographs on a college trip to Iceland and

collaborated with fashion students on a fashion photography brief

  • You will build your own portfolio of work and learn how to market yourself as a photographer
  • You will work with employers on commercial photographic projects gaining valuable work experience

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 HND at Hertford Regional College

20% Nursing Professionals
20% Nursing Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Information Technology Professionals
10% Elementary occupations
10% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10% Customer service occupations

You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods such as; development of photographic techniques, practice in photographic disciplines, developing exhibition projects, responding to commissions and live briefs, written presentations, portfolios and log books. Grades are awarded for evidence of professionalism, research, technical skills, analysis and communication skills.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Entry to the course is based on a minimum of 48 UCAS points at a level 3 usually. This could include BTEC National Diploma in Photography, Art Design, an International Baccalaureate or an equivalent qualification along with successful interview. Hertford Regional College welcomes applications from applicants with relevant industry experience.

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Arts and Design

Qualification requirements

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Photography, HND, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Photography HND

England UK £6165 year 1
Northern Ireland £6165 year 1
Scotland £6165 year 1
Wales £6165 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

About Hertford Regional College

Hertford Regional College (HRC) is an institution that offers further education and vocational training at their campus sites in Broxbourne and Ware, which are both towns located in England. The Broxbourne campus is home to the college’s STEM activities, including workshops based on professions related to Engineering and Construction. Students will even find unique facilities like an 18-seat simulation air cabin here, imitating a real Boeing model. At the other site in Ware, learners will find facilities more adapted to the creative arts. Some of the most prominent examples include Photography darkrooms, 3D Design computer suites, and a Beauty and Hair salon.

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Student composition of Hertford Regional College

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