FOCUS ON YOUR FUTURE – 10 OF THE BEST UK UNIVERSITIES FOR STUDYING PHOTOGRAPHY

If you’re passionate about taking photographs and you know you want to turn that into a career, start your own photography business, or go into photojournalism, then a degree in Photography is a great start. It’ll take you from the very basics of operating a camera, to digital editing and lighting techniques.

An undergraduate degree in Photography is a great starting point to develop both your technical and creative skills; after all, being a good photographer isn’t just about being able to take good pictures, you also need to be confident using programmes such as Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom, as well as making connections within the industry.

Here in the UK, we’re surrounded by inspiration – from nature and landscapes, to iconic galleries such as the V&A and the National Portrait Museum, and we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to studying photography. Whether you’re interested in fine art or commercial photography, there are plenty of options.

To help make that decision process a little easier, we’re going to look at 10 of the best UK universities to study photography.

1. Bath Spa University – Bath

Courses available: There are six courses, ranging from a BA (Hons) in Fashion Photography, to a BA (Hons) in Photography (with a professional placement year)
UCAS Points: 96 – 120
University League Table Ranking: 104^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 50^th
Founded: 2005
Website: Bath Spa University

2. Anglia Ruskin University – East Anglia

Courses available: There are three BA (Hons) Photography courses available
UCAS Points: 96
University League Table Ranking: 121^st
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 79^th
Founded: 1992
Website: Anglia Ruskin University

3. University of Chester – Chester

Courses available: There are four BA (Hons) Photography courses, including one with Fine Art and one with Graphic Design
UCAS Points: 72 -112
University League Table Ranking: 56^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 86^th
Founded: 1839
Website: University of Chester

4. University of Portsmouth – Portsmouth

Courses available: There’s one BA (Hons) in Photography course available
UCAS Points: 112 – 120
University League Table Ranking: 49^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 54^th
Founded: 1839
Website: University of Portsmouth

5. Coventry University – Coventry

Courses available: There’s one BA (Hons) in Photography course available
UCAS Points: 112
University League Table Ranking: 67^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 40^th
Founded: 1839
Website: Coventry University

6. University of the Arts – London

Courses available: There are five BA (Hons) Photography course available, including Fine Art, Fashion and Photojournalism
UCAS Points: 112
University League Table Ranking: 29^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 35^th
Founded: 1986
Website: University of the Arts London

7. University of Lincoln – Lincoln

Courses available: There are two BA(Hons) Photography courses available
UCAS Points: 64 – 104
University League Table Ranking: 48^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 36^th
Founded: 1839
Website: University of Lincoln

8. De Montfort University – Leicester

Courses available: There are two BA (Hons) Photography courses available
UCAS Points: Not Available
University League Table Ranking: 105^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 82^nd
Founded: 1839
Website: De Montfort University

9. University of Westminster – London

Courses available: There are six BA (Hons) Photography courses available, including three Fashion
UCAS Points: 48 – 120
University League Table Ranking: 118^th
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 44^th
Founded: 1839
Website: University of Westminster

10. Robert Gordon University – Aberdeen

Courses available: There’s one BA (Hons) in Photography course available
UCAS Points: 64 – 69
University League Table Ranking: 91^st
Communication and Media Studies League Table: 46^th
Founded: 1839
Website: Aberdeen’s Robert Gordon University

These are just a few of the places that offer Photography degrees; you can read our blog to find out about some other top student cities before you head off to check out the open days.

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