Rotherham College
Media, Moving Image and Photography BA (Hons)
Rotherham College

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Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Media, Moving Image and Photography BA (Hons) and other courses in CAH25 at Rotherham College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

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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 £19960 £16432 £19722
25-75 percentile range £17483 - £24077 £11349 - £21502 £13684 - £25760

Course Description

About this Course:

This course will focus on the key developments within the lens-based industries, from both an historical and technical perspective. You will engage in learning all aspects of current technology associated with both media and photography. The modules will allow you to work on self-generated and client-led briefs, which will challenge you to think creatively and consider the parameters of the set tasks. The course focuses on enabling you to gain work placements and find freelance opportunities whilst giving a realistic insight into the lens-based industries.

During the course you will develop your photographic techniques in both traditional and digital practice and image manipulation as well as ideas that embody a range of media formats and skills to create a range of products.

Modules Covered: Year 1

-Digital Foundations

-Research Techniques

-Historical Context

Optional modules include: Single Camera Techniques, Multi Camera Techniques, Film Studies (Media pathway) Processes and Approaches to Traditional Photography, Processes and Approaches to Digital Photography, Digital Image Manipulation (Photography pathway)

Year 2

  • Professional Practice

  • Negotiated Practice

  • Specialist Practice Investigation

Optional modules include: Sound Design Scriptwriting for Moving Image Advanced Production for Moving Image (Media pathway) Photographic Genres and Technologies Introduction to the Artists Book Digital Story Telling (Photography pathway)

Year 3

  • Dissertation

  • Freelance Practice in the Creative Industries

  • Marketing and Branding for Lens-Based Practitioners

  • Realisation and Development

  • Planning and Developing an Exhibition

Progression:

-Freelance Photography

-Commercial Photography

-Photographic Editing

-Sound Design

-Camera Operating

Entry Requirements:

-A relevant level 3 Qualification

-GCSE English and Maths at grade C/4 or above or equivalent

-You will also be expected to provide examples or a showreel/portfolio of work at the interview

-If English is not your first language you must have an IELTS score of 6.0 wit a minimum of 5.5 in all key skills or equivalent

If you do not meet these requirements please contact us as we are able to consider applicants with other qualifications, relevant experience or personal circumstances on an individual basis.

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 Media, Moving Image and Photography BA (Hons) at Rotherham College

20% Business and public service associate professionals
15% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
15% Other Health Professionals
10% Teaching Professionals
10% Finance Professionals
5% Information Technology Professionals
5% Elementary occupations
5% Business, Research and Administrative Professionals

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Media, Moving Image and Photography, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Media, Moving Image and Photography BA (Hons)

England UK £6900 year 1
Northern Ireland £6900 year 1
Scotland £6900 year 1
Wales £6900 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)

About Rotherham College

Rotherham College is an institution that focuses primarily on delivering Further Education level programmes to their roughly 7,000 enrolled students. Their main campus site, known as Rotherham Town Centre campus, is situated in the English county of South Yorkshire.

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Where is this programme taught

Rotherham College - Town Centre Campus
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