About BA (hons) Photography in University of the Arts London

BA (Hons) Photography at London College of Communication is an ideas-driven, multi-genre photography course which combines practice, theory, professionalism and technical expertise. You’ll graduate as a critically engaged creative who is conceptually driven and professionally focused.

What can you expect?

Each year of study is divided into two 15-week blocks with individual units focused on Practice, Contextual Studies andProfessional Practice to support and develop your knowledge and understanding.

Professional practice and business skills are provided both within the course and by the award-winning UAL Student Enterprise and Employability service.

Together these enable you to develop a distinctive and original voice as a photographer, and provide you with the conceptual, technical and professional skills to underpin the highest level of practice and prepare you for your future career.

Technical workshops covering a huge variety of techniques are delivered throughout the course, enabling you to become expert in many areas.

Exposure to professional environments through visits, lectures and our weekly artist and theorist programmes broadens your vision on the possible career outcomes of a photography degree.

We also encourage exploration of the wider resources at LCC such as the library’s special collections, Photography and the Archive Research Centre and the Stanley Kubrick archive where possible.

Students are given first-hand introductions to these areas and beyond the bounds of the University, you are also encouraged to utilise the central London location that allows ready access to international museums and galleries.

The achievements of the staff team and the contacts they have with the larger world of photography help create a stimulating environment in which to work and learn.

Between Years 2 and 3 of the course, you’ll also have the opportunity to undertake the following additional UAL qualification: 

Diploma in Creative Computing: An optional, year-long opportunity which allows you to develop the computational skills that are shaping the future of the digital creative industries. After successfully completing the Diploma and the final year of your undergraduate degree, you’ll graduate with an enhanced degree title: for example, BA (Hons) Photography (with Creative Computing).

Why choose this course at London College of Communication

• You’ll gain an excellent grounding in photographic fine art practice while considering industry and commercial approaches across fashion, advertising, editorial photography, art direction, picture editing and academia.
• Specialising in your field of interest, you’ll develop as a creative visual practitioner who can engage with contemporary issues.
• You'll have access to analogue and digital facilities supported by expert technicians, with opportunities to gain accredited qualifications in Adobe Creative Suite.
• Our industry connections provide opportunities and collaborations, and have included projects with Tate, Converse and OffPrint at Photo London.
• Our graduates go on to enjoy successful careers, such as leading names Tom Hunter, Bettina von Zwehl, Juno Calypso, Francesca Allen, Dan Tobin Smith and Rankin. Many win prominent prizes, including Silvia Rosi (Jerwood Photography Award) and Tami Aftab (Creative Review’s Photography Annual; Women Photograph x Getty Images Scholarship). 

Entry requirements

• High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.

English language requirements

• IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
• TOEFL iBT: 80 - 90 overall.
• PTE Academic: 51 - 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).

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