Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons)
University of West London
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Cinematics and Photography at University of West London 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 Cinematics and Photography
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £18500 | £22500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £31000 | £12000 - £24500 | £18500 - £29000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20933 | £18170 | £21091 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13553 - £23016 | £16111 - £26943 |
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Course Description
Are you looking for a photography degree that will help you develop your own individual style behind the camera and put you on a path towards a creative career?
On our BA (Hons) Photography course you will have the opportunity to learn creative and technical skills from professional photographers, artists, curators and guest lecturers, and benefit from work experience at all levels of study.
Your hands-on work with conceptual and commercial briefs will also allow you to build your confidence and your portfolio, and ensure you graduate with sought-after skills.
We are a member of the Nikon Foundation and a corporate member of the Association of Photographers, and we have the facilities and experience to help prepare you for a bright future in photography.
The foundation year course is designed to equip you with the skills and knowledge you need to continue onto your Honours degree. You will study a range of subjects that will underpin your future study and also gain valuable experience of university life, with full access to campus facilities. Successful completion of the year allows you to progress straight onto Level 4 of this course.
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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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons) at University of West London
| 35% | Finance Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 10% | Sports and fitness occupations |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Administrative occupations |
| 5% | Media Professionals |
| 0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cinematics and Photography
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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 |
| International | £16250 | 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:
August 1, 2026
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
UCAS application code:
W643
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About University of West London
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Student composition of University of West London
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Total number of students enrolled at University of West London by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12865
- postgraduates:
- 2055
- Total:
- 14920
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photography”: 665 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons) University of West London
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £18500 3 years after graduation and £22500 after graduation.
- Finance Professionals (35%), Elementary occupations (15%), Information Technology Professionals (10%), Sports and fitness occupations (10%)
- 15 graduates rated the course 79. This means that 79% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of West London.
- It is pretty easy to get accepted based on UCAS tariff scores (lowest 4.49% Percentile among all Photography students in the UK). Other criteria may have been valued for acceptance apart from UCAS tariff scores.