Photography BA (Hons)
Newcastle College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Photography BA (Hons) and other courses in cinematics and photography at Newcastle College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in cinematics and photography.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Creative Arts and Design
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 | £20000 | £16000 | £18500 |
25-75 percentile range | £14000 - £24000 | £12000 - £19500 | £13000 - £22000 |
All Creative Arts and Design courses of Newcastle College
Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
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
This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photography and will teach you fundamental technical and studio skills, such as lighting, camera operation, dark room practice and location photography. Developed in consultation with photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Mike Baster, this degree is focused on commercial photography and ‘capturing a moment’. You will be passionate about the visual world and have strong communication skills, vital on any photo shoot. You will study topics such as composition and the history of photography as well as covering areas of photography including still life, portraiture, food and editorial to help you become a well-rounded photographer. Once you complete this course you may wish to gain further experience and seek employment as a photographer’s assistant. Or you may wish to set up your own business and work on a freelance basis. Some students choose to continue their studies and undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE qualification.
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 Newcastle College
20% | Customer service occupations |
20% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Customer service occupations |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Photography BA (Hons)
Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
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Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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.
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
About Newcastle College
Newcastle College is a UK institution that delivers both further education and higher education courses and programmes, with their main campus location situated at Rye Hill, just a 10 minute walk from Newcastle’s vibrant city centre.
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Student composition of Newcastle College
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Total number of students enrolled at Newcastle College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
Where is this programme taught
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