Photography BA (Hons)
Teesside University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 70 graduates of Photography BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Teesside University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
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 Creative Arts and Design 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 | £17000 | £19000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £13000 - £21000 | £15000 - £23000 | £17000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Creative Arts and Design
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
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Course Description
Available for September or January intakes.
To apply for January 2024 intake, amend the cycle filter to 2023-2024, select the option for January and remember to use point of entry 1. If you experience any issues adding your course choice, please contact UCAS Customer Services on 0371 468 0 468.
Course overview: Whether your interest is in creative or commercial photography, explore your passion through a variety of lenses including fashion, fine art, advertising or editorial. Working with practicing visual artists and photographers, you develop your own individual style and photographic identity, and are encouraged to push boundaries, take risks and experiment with a range of photographic styles and methods. Our academic team bring their experience to the classroom, supporting you to create a strong and individual portfolio ready to kickstart a successful career path. You learn in modern studios with access to a fully resourced dark room, and are part of the thriving MIMA (Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art) community where you participate in artistic events, hear from guest speakers working in both fine art and in industry, and learn in the field, visiting local and regional galleries.
Top reasons to study this course
- Financial awards: join year one of this course and you may be eligible for a Marston Scholarship.
- Learn on location: Teesside University creates a canvas for the inquisitive photographer, located at the heart of stunning photographic locations, with beaches, sunsets, industrial landscapes, historical buildings sitting alongside modern new developments, and the beautiful North Yorkshire Moors just a stone’s throw away from campus.
- Develop creative skills: we’re Europe’s first Adobe Creative Campus, helping you develop the creative and digital communication skills you need to succeed. You have access to 20 world-class, industry-standard creative apps including Photoshop and InDesign – enabling you to supercharge your creative, communication and collaboration skills. After the course: A large variety of unique options are open to you after graduating. The creative, research and professional skills gained open a broad range of careers possibilities, including freelance and corporate photography industries (advertising, fashion, editorial, blogging, documentary and art photography); photo-related industries (art buyer, picture editor, publisher); art-related (curator, archivist, gallery admin); further education and academic (teaching, research, education); art directing; entrepreneurship.
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 Teesside University
| 20% | Teaching Professionals |
| 15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Finance Professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Engineering professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
Tuition Fees Photography BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | 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)
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About Teesside University
Founded in 1929, Teesside University is located in the large town of Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire, England. Teeside invests significantly in research, and in its themed research centres for: Sustainable Engineering, Social Innovation, Biosciences, Public Health, Digital Innovation, Rehabilitation, Applied Psychological Science and Culture and Creativity. For students who are keen on sports, there is also a wide variety of modern installations to satisfy your exercise needs.
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Student composition of Teesside University
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Total number of students enrolled at Teesside University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10750
- postgraduates:
- 6270
- Total:
- 17020
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photography”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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