Photography
Photography courses
Welcome to UWL's photography courses, where creativity meets career opportunities.
If you have a passion for capturing the world through the lens and dream of turning your love for photography into a successful profession, you've come to the right place.
Explore our specialist photography facilities, view some of our students' work at ARTFEST, or see what jobs and careers a photography degree could open up for you.
Undergraduate photography course
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BA (Hons) Photography (West London Campus)
West London Campus
Course videos
Find out more about our BA Photography degree course here.
Accordion
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Why study photography at the University of West London?
At the University of West London, we will give you the knowledge and skills you need to launch a career in photography and related areas.
We have knowledgeable specialist staff who will work closely with you to encourage and nurture talent as well as boasting a range of industry links, providing insights into the professional world and life after university.
We are located in the UK’s cultural capital, home to a wonderful array of galleries, art centres and museums, as well as being the main hub for the creative industries.
This not only helps to enrich your experience while studying at the university but provides an opportunity for establishing valuable contacts.
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What do I need to apply for a photography course?
The entry requirements for your course will be displayed on its dedicated page, which you can find by clicking the relevant link above.
If you do not have the exact grades or subjects required, you may be interested in our foundation-year courses. These four-year degrees include an extra year to help you prepare for undergraduate-level study.
Find out more about the foundation-year option by clicking above on the photography course that interests you.
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What can I do with a photography degree?
Once you graduate, you could go on to work as a photographer or photographer’s assistant, retoucher, picture editor or researcher. A wide range of industries require photography skills and expertise, including advertising, fashion, journalism, web content production and social media marketing.
As a student at the University of West London, you will be entitled to lifelong support from our careers service.
Browse a photography course that interests you to find out more about your career options and the photography jobs available.
Facilities
Explore the facilities available to photography students at the University of West London.
Media Resource Centre
Our Media Resource Centre is available to all LSFMD students for free. We hold a variety of cameras, lights, sound equipment and recording devices. Students can also loan equipment demonstrated in class.
Photography studios
We have a large photographic studio equipped with high-end lighting and a wide range of other studio equipment, enabling students to produce professional-grade work.
Photographic darkroom
We have facilities for analogue processing and printing, from 35mm up to 5’x4”. We give training on a wide range of traditional printing skills as well as alternative processes.
Where this course can take you
Job roles
Our photography degree will prepare you for a wide range of photography jobs such as:
- photographer
- photographer’s assistant
- retoucher
- picture editor
- researcher.
You could work in a variety of industries, including:
- advertising
- fashion
- photojournalism
- documentary photography
- web content production
- art buying
- exhibition curation.
You may decide to specialise in a related area or explore a new subject. Please see our postgraduate courses for a range of options.
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