Teesside University
Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Teesside University

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25139 £24753 £28961
25-75 percentile range £21871 - £30502 £18376 - £32529 £21291 - £39327

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 Foundation Year. If you experience any issues adding your course choice, please contact UCAS Customer Services on 0371 468 0 468.

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

  1. Financial awards: join year one of this course and you may be eligible for a Marston Scholarship.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).

Entry Requirements / Admissions

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

Costs

Tuition Fees Photography with Foundation Year 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:

  • Foundation

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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

undergraduates:
10750
postgraduates:
6270
Total:
17020
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