University Centre Peterborough
Digital Arts (Photography) BA (Hons)
University Centre Peterborough

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  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

Course Description

This photography course has an industry focus, exploring the contemporary aspects of digital photographic practices, providing a route into the digital and creative industries. In a digital environment taking images alone is no longer enough - this course will teach you how to make great images, but also how to use and apply these effectively within a digital world. The course is aimed at students who want to build an integrated approach to their practice. We will provide you with the skills and support to launch your career as a creative practitioner in one of the many occupations available in the creative and digital industries.

On the course you will be create a range of photographic projects using industry standard equipment and software and explore digital and traditional ways of publishing your work. You will also be introduced to basic principles of graphic design and integrated practice. You will learn about the central debates and discourses that inform contemporary digital art and photography and understand the industry in which you will work. You will learn to critically appraise your own work and the work of others, in a constructive and productive way.

Students on this course are also given full access to Adobe Suite for the duration of their studies.

You will have the opportunity to do a 120 hour / three-week work placement with a design agency, media organisation or work on an industry commission. You will learn to work creatively, and problem solve in a group in ‘live’ projects and real-world briefs. Your undergraduate major project will enable you to showcase your talents and exhibit your work to the public and sector professionals.

Throughout the course you will be supported in developing your professional profile and your entrepreneurial skills to ensure a smooth transition to professional employment. All students completing the course will have a portfolio of digital work in the form of a website show to prospective employers and you will have multiple opportunities on the course to develop your network of professional contacts.

- **YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4)** **100% Coursework** - **YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5)** **75% Coursework** **25% Placement** - **YEAR 3 (LEVEL6)** **50% Coursework** **50% Major Project ** Your final degree classification will be based on the average marks across all modules at Level 6 and Level 5 at a ratio of 2:1 respectively

Entry Requirements / Admissions

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
IELTS (Academic) 6

Unfortunately, UCP are currently not able to recruit International Students. We apologise for any inconvenience.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Digital Arts (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 Digital Arts (Photography) BA (Hons)

EU £8250 year 1
England UK £8250 year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 year 1
Scotland £8250 year 1
Wales £8250 year 1
Channel Islands £8250 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 University Centre Peterborough

University Centre Peterborough is an education institution that offers Higher Education level programmes to their small student population of roughly 200 learners, with campuses in both Peterborough and Stamford, England. The courses delivered here are validated by Anglia Ruskin University, and allow graduates to earn Bachelors, HNC, and HND certification.

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Student composition of University Centre Peterborough

undergraduates:
680
postgraduates:
5
Total:
685

Where is this programme taught

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