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Photography with Foundation Year BA (Hons)

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Overview

Overview

Why study at UWL? 
  • In the top 30% of universities nationwide - The Guardian University Guide 2024
  • University of the Year for Social Inclusion - Daily Mail University Guide 2024
  • Best university for Student Experience and Teaching Quality in the UK - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2024
  • Number 1 London university (non-specialist) - National Student Survey 2023**
  • Our Cinema and Photography courses are ranked #3 in England - National Student Survey 2023**
Why study this course?

This is a one-year foundation course after which you will study for a three-year degree. You will be able to choose any of the BA courses that we run in the London School of Film, Media and Design.

After a year spent building your skills in good academic practices and research while experiencing all the aspects of student life, you will be ready to progress seamlessly to your chosen degree.

Our foundation year course is particularly suited to you if:

  • you do not have the relevant qualifications in a media or design subject
  • you are returning to study
  • if English is not your first language and could benefit from a year of practising your verbal and writing skills -  you may also be interested in our English language programmes
  • if you are still deciding on which field of media and design you would like to specialise in.

Select your desired study option, then pick a start date to see relevant course information:

Study options:
We support flexible study by offering some of our courses part-time or via distance learning. To give you real world experience before you graduate, we also offer some courses with a placement or internship. All available options are listed here. Your choices may affect some details of your course, such as the duration and cost per year. Please re-check the details on this page if you change your selection.
Without Foundation Year
Duration: 3 years

Start date:

If your desired start date is not available, try selecting a different study option.

Why study Photography with Foundation Year with us?

Why study Photography with Foundation Year with us?

A collage of students
A collage of students
A collage of students

What our students say…

The Foundation Course at UWL gave me the confidence to believe in myself.

Joe Bowring, Broadcast and Digital Journalism

The Foundation Year has been extremely challenging but definitely worth it.

Samantha Cleary-Giegold, Broadcast and Digital Journalism

My Foundation Year at UWL has been such an amazing experience. I learned how to grow my confidence and push myself to achieve. If I could go back I would choose to do a Foundation Year again! 

Andrea Vega Demuru, Advertising and PR
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Course detail & modules

Course detail & modules

Why study a Foundation Year? 
A Foundation Year prepares you for study at undergraduate level, it s the first step on your university journey.  The skills and knowledge you acquire will stand you in good stead for your degree studies as well as your entry into the world of work. Over the course of an academic year, you will explore a range of subjects that will underpin your future studies, as well as enjoy full access to university facilities.

What will I study during the Foundation Year? 
You will be supported to help you make the most of the foundation year through:

  • independent study (Personalised Learning module)
  • an introduction to the  various areas of the media and design industry (Creative Sectors module)
  • an understanding of how media and design fit with wider society (Contextual Studies module)
  • introduction to the software used within the industry (Creative Research module)
  • learning good academic practice and discipline (Academic Performance module)
  • creation of a media artefact which reflects your chosen path of study (Major Project module). 

Further details about the modules can be found on the right-hand side of this page.

Through these modules, you come to have a better understanding of the areas within media and design. You will become familiar with techniques that help you to:

  • manage your time and study effectively
  • learn academic, research and presentation skills.

Any other benefits? 
You will have full access to the University of West London's facilities as well as being fully integrated into university life.

This well-established course is taught by an experienced team of lecturers committed to enabling and supporting you to develop your skills and creativity.

Compulsory modules

  • Personalised Learning

    The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, researching, referencing, plagiarism, legal research and time management.

  • Study Skills for Success

    This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument, and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.

  • Creative Research in Media and Design

    This module will introduce you to the variety of research methods available when considering how to communicate and extract information which will help you select the most appropriate tools to use and how to articulate your findings in an engaging way. This module will also provide an opportunity to establish your understanding of research through an exploration of research language, ethics and approaches. You will be introduced to a range of appropriate research methods which you can draw on in conducting your own preparation for future projects.

  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design

    On this module, you will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of media and design in relation to cultural studies. You will explore specific cultural effects and current on-going topical debates, to develop an understanding of the different roles, audiences, and interest groups involved.

  • Creative Sectors

    This is a specialist module with a career-led and practical focus that will introduce you to the more 'hands on' side of the media and design and communications industries. You will be required to demonstrate some understanding of your chosen subject specialism and future career path.

  • Foundation Major Project

    The final module will draw together all the elements of the foundation (Level 3) experience, and give you the opportunity to reflect on the skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained during the year. You will focus on the skills you have developed to produce a creative response in your chosen specialism through a comprehensive body of creative work.

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Photography: Identity

    On this module you will be introduced to ideas of identity while taking an experimental technical and aesthetic approach to image production. You will explore ideas of portraiture, self-portraiture and other ways in which the broad concept of identity can be represented.

  • Photographic Histories

    This module will introduce you to the history and theory of photography. The module aims to familiarise you with key concepts in photography, developing your awareness of ideas and arguments that have shaped the development of photography as a medium in its own right and as part of other media. You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. The module is designed to enhance your own photographic production and to nurture the cross-fertilisation between knowledge of theory and informed practice.

  • Experimental Approaches to Image Production

    On this investigative module, you will develop and explore your creativity, visual skills and conceptual knowledge. You will reassess your preconceptions about photographic practice and processes, enabling you to gain a broader understanding of your own potential as image-maker.

  • Introduction to Photography: Place

    The module explores a wide range of ideas relating to the subject of ‘place’. Areas covered include ideas of landscape, non-place, journeys and the urban environment. You will end up producing your own portfolio, and accompanying workbook, that explores the ideas covered in class.

  • Exhibiting Photographs

    This module explores the world of photographic exhibitions. You get the chance to visit a range of galleries and produce reviews and other work about the exhibitions you see. Examples of galleries visited in the past are The Photographers’ Gallery, Tate Britain, Hamiltons, Waddington Custot, Flowers East and many more.

  • What is Documentary?

    This module is designed to explore different approaches to documentary practice within photography. It will encourage you to question what is meant by ‘documentary’ in relation to notions of style, convention, evidence, truth and fiction. You will be able to explore your own position in relation to these ideas and produce a body of work that reflects your research findings and ideological stance.

Compulsory modules

  • Technologies of Seeing

    This module allows you to build on the conceptual and technical knowledge gained in year 1 to produce more experimental work. You will explore a range of areas relating to the transformation of perception in modernity and associated with the introduction of new technologies. Areas covered will include the camera obscura, how the camera sees, the layering of images and the city as a visual spectacle.

  • Photography Theory

    You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. You will learn how to put your own photographic work in context, draw upon theory to inform your practice, and develop critical tools to improve your writing, reading, analytical and communication skills.

  • Narrative Photography

    You will look at the storytelling possibilities of the photographic image, and explore how narrative and story can be signified photographically. Through discussion, critique, set exercises and creative experimentation, you will produce a themed portfolio in appropriate formats that explores narrative techniques.

  • The Photographic Object

    In this module, you will think and work with photographs as material artefacts. You will also experiment with a range of alternative photographic processes.

  • Industry Experience

    You will begin with a structured induction process, during which you will be guided in researching the job market, understanding professional responsibilities, preparing a CV plus cover letter and undertaking a mock interview. Additionally, you’ll be guided in contacting and negotiating with a potential host organisation/employer or client to secure your industry experience.

  • Photography and Society

    In this module, you will be introduced to ways of connecting your own image production to broader cultural issues, and to contemporary and current affairs. You will explore a range of strategies for engaged practice and examine the work of contemporary and historical photographers working across a range of genres. You will be encouraged to develop an engaged practice that demonstrates an awareness of political, ethical and cultural issues.

Compulsory modules

  • The Published Photograph

    You will learn how to make complex and coherent photographic statements in the form of a published or publishable book. Alongside independent research and a self-initiated project you will develop an understanding of good book design, typography and visual/verbal narrative in the finished artefact.

  • Professional Photographic Practice

    On this module you will learn how to work professionally in industry-related business contexts, critically evaluate your own photographic practice, turn abstract ideas to a stated purpose with minimum guidance, and build confidence in using your own judgement to challenge received opinion.

  • Critical Essay

    In this module, you'll go through the development process of producing a critical essay, which is an extended piece of written work equivalent to a minor dissertation. This will encourage you as a practitioner to conceptualise and theorise your process and products in greater depth.

  • Image and Text

    This module traces the dialogue between image and text, especially with the rise of Instagram, in the history of modern visual culture, from the early 1920s to today. You will explore how photographers and artists incorporate text into their work and how photography was used by writers. You will also examine the role that photography played in artistic and literary movements such as Surrealism. 
     

  • Photography Major Project

    This module will provide you with a high degree of independence. You will be allocated a supervisor and then given the freedom to create a piece of work, which you feel really represents you as a photographer. You will be given guidance and support but this is your vision and your chance to show the world what you have achieved while you’ve been at university.

Compulsory modules

  • Personalised Learning

    The Personalised Learning module is intended to equip you with the study skills needed to successfully progress onto level 4, the first year of undergraduate study. Tutor group sessions are an integral part of the module, where you will consolidate your learning and frame it in the context of your subject area. The module will focus on various aspects of study skills, such as those skills related to reading and writing, learning approaches, problem-solving techniques, critical thinking, researching, referencing, plagiarism, legal research and time management.

  • Study Skills for Success

    This module will enable you to read critically, present an argument, and distinguish between the quality and suitability of materials. It will prepare you to use and evaluate a range of evidence sources throughout your degree.

  • Creative Research in Media and Design

    This module will introduce you to the variety of research methods available when considering how to communicate and extract information which will help you select the most appropriate tools to use and how to articulate your findings in an engaging way. This module will also provide an opportunity to establish your understanding of research through an exploration of research language, ethics and approaches. You will be introduced to a range of appropriate research methods which you can draw on in conducting your own preparation for future projects.

  • Contextual Studies in Media and Design

    On this module, you will gain a basic knowledge and understanding of media and design in relation to cultural studies. You will explore specific cultural effects and current on-going topical debates, to develop an understanding of the different roles, audiences, and interest groups involved.

  • Creative Sectors

    This is a specialist module with a career-led and practical focus that will introduce you to the more 'hands on' side of the media and design and communications industries. You will be required to demonstrate some understanding of your chosen subject specialism and future career path.

  • Foundation Major Project

    The final module will draw together all the elements of the foundation (Level 3) experience, and give you the opportunity to reflect on the skills, knowledge, and experience you have gained during the year. You will focus on the skills you have developed to produce a creative response in your chosen specialism through a comprehensive body of creative work.

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Photography: Identity

    On this module you will be introduced to ideas of identity while taking an experimental technical and aesthetic approach to image production. You will explore ideas of portraiture, self-portraiture and other ways in which the broad concept of identity can be represented.

  • Photographic Histories

    This module will introduce you to the history and theory of photography. The module aims to familiarise you with key concepts in photography, developing your awareness of ideas and arguments that have shaped the development of photography as a medium in its own right and as part of other media. You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. The module is designed to enhance your own photographic production and to nurture the cross-fertilisation between knowledge of theory and informed practice.

  • Experimental Approaches to Image Production

    On this investigative module, you will develop and explore your creativity, visual skills and conceptual knowledge. You will reassess your preconceptions about photographic practice and processes, enabling you to gain a broader understanding of your own potential as image-maker.

  • Introduction to Photography: Place

    The module explores a wide range of ideas relating to the subject of ‘place’. Areas covered include ideas of landscape, non-place, journeys and the urban environment. You will end up producing your own portfolio, and accompanying workbook, that explores the ideas covered in class.

  • Exhibiting Photographs

    This module explores the world of photographic exhibitions. You get the chance to visit a range of galleries and produce reviews and other work about the exhibitions you see. Examples of galleries visited in the past are The Photographers’ Gallery, Tate Britain, Hamiltons, Waddington Custot, Flowers East and many more.

  • What is Documentary?

    This module is designed to explore different approaches to documentary practice within photography. It will encourage you to question what is meant by ‘documentary’ in relation to notions of style, convention, evidence, truth and fiction. You will be able to explore your own position in relation to these ideas and produce a body of work that reflects your research findings and ideological stance.

Compulsory modules

  • Technologies of Seeing

    This module allows you to build on the conceptual and technical knowledge gained in year 1 to produce more experimental work. You will explore a range of areas relating to the transformation of perception in modernity and associated with the introduction of new technologies. Areas covered will include the camera obscura, how the camera sees, the layering of images and the city as a visual spectacle.

  • Photography Theory

    You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. You will learn how to put your own photographic work in context, draw upon theory to inform your practice, and develop critical tools to improve your writing, reading, analytical and communication skills.

  • Narrative Photography

    You will look at the storytelling possibilities of the photographic image, and explore how narrative and story can be signified photographically. Through discussion, critique, set exercises and creative experimentation, you will produce a themed portfolio in appropriate formats that explores narrative techniques.

  • The Photographic Object

    In this module, you will think and work with photographs as material artefacts. You will also experiment with a range of alternative photographic processes.

  • Industry Experience

    You will begin with a structured induction process, during which you will be guided in researching the job market, understanding professional responsibilities, preparing a CV plus cover letter and undertaking a mock interview. Additionally, you’ll be guided in contacting and negotiating with a potential host organisation/employer or client to secure your industry experience.

  • Photography and Society

    In this module, you will be introduced to ways of connecting your own image production to broader cultural issues, and to contemporary and current affairs. You will explore a range of strategies for engaged practice and examine the work of contemporary and historical photographers working across a range of genres. You will be encouraged to develop an engaged practice that demonstrates an awareness of political, ethical and cultural issues.

Compulsory modules

  • The Published Photograph

    You will learn how to make complex and coherent photographic statements in the form of a published or publishable book. Alongside independent research and a self-initiated project you will develop an understanding of good book design, typography and visual/verbal narrative in the finished artefact.

  • Professional Photographic Practice

    On this module you will learn how to work professionally in industry-related business contexts, critically evaluate your own photographic practice, turn abstract ideas to a stated purpose with minimum guidance, and build confidence in using your own judgement to challenge received opinion.

  • Critical Essay

    In this module, you'll go through the development process of producing a critical essay, which is an extended piece of written work equivalent to a minor dissertation. This will encourage you as a practitioner to conceptualise and theorise your process and products in greater depth.

  • Image and Text

    This module traces the dialogue between image and text, especially with the rise of Instagram, in the history of modern visual culture, from the early 1920s to today. You will explore how photographers and artists incorporate text into their work and how photography was used by writers. You will also examine the role that photography played in artistic and literary movements such as Surrealism. 
     

  • Photography Major Project

    This module will provide you with a high degree of independence. You will be allocated a supervisor and then given the freedom to create a piece of work, which you feel really represents you as a photographer. You will be given guidance and support but this is your vision and your chance to show the world what you have achieved while you’ve been at university.

Compulsory modules

Assessment

Compulsory modules

  • Introduction to Photography: Identity

    On this module you will be introduced to ideas of identity while taking an experimental technical and aesthetic approach to image production. You will explore ideas of portraiture, self-portraiture and other ways in which the broad concept of identity can be represented.

  • Photographic Histories

    This module will introduce you to the history and theory of photography. The module aims to familiarise you with key concepts in photography, developing your awareness of ideas and arguments that have shaped the development of photography as a medium in its own right and as part of other media. You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. The module is designed to enhance your own photographic production and to nurture the cross-fertilisation between knowledge of theory and informed practice.

  • Experimental Approaches to Image Production

    On this investigative module, you will develop and explore your creativity, visual skills and conceptual knowledge. You will reassess your preconceptions about photographic practice and processes, enabling you to gain a broader understanding of your own potential as image-maker.

  • Introduction to Photography: Place

    The module explores a wide range of ideas relating to the subject of ‘place’. Areas covered include ideas of landscape, non-place, journeys and the urban environment. You will end up producing your own portfolio, and accompanying workbook, that explores the ideas covered in class.

  • Exhibiting Photographs

    This module explores the world of photographic exhibitions. You get the chance to visit a range of galleries and produce reviews and other work about the exhibitions you see. Examples of galleries visited in the past are The Photographers’ Gallery, Tate Britain, Hamiltons, Waddington Custot, Flowers East and many more.

  • What is Documentary?

    This module is designed to explore different approaches to documentary practice within photography. It will encourage you to question what is meant by ‘documentary’ in relation to notions of style, convention, evidence, truth and fiction. You will be able to explore your own position in relation to these ideas and produce a body of work that reflects your research findings and ideological stance.

Assessment

Compulsory modules

  • Technologies of Seeing

    This module allows you to build on the conceptual and technical knowledge gained in year 1 to produce more experimental work. You will explore a range of areas relating to the transformation of perception in modernity and associated with the introduction of new technologies. Areas covered will include the camera obscura, how the camera sees, the layering of images and the city as a visual spectacle.

  • Photography Theory

    You will become familiar with historical and contemporary debates that relate to photography. You will learn how to put your own photographic work in context, draw upon theory to inform your practice, and develop critical tools to improve your writing, reading, analytical and communication skills.

  • Narrative Photography

    You will look at the storytelling possibilities of the photographic image, and explore how narrative and story can be signified photographically. Through discussion, critique, set exercises and creative experimentation, you will produce a themed portfolio in appropriate formats that explores narrative techniques.

  • The Photographic Object

    In this module, you will think and work with photographs as material artefacts. You will also experiment with a range of alternative photographic processes.

  • Industry Experience

    You will begin with a structured induction process, during which you will be guided in researching the job market, understanding professional responsibilities, preparing a CV plus cover letter and undertaking a mock interview. Additionally, you’ll be guided in contacting and negotiating with a potential host organisation/employer or client to secure your industry experience.

  • Photography and Society

    In this module, you will be introduced to ways of connecting your own image production to broader cultural issues, and to contemporary and current affairs. You will explore a range of strategies for engaged practice and examine the work of contemporary and historical photographers working across a range of genres. You will be encouraged to develop an engaged practice that demonstrates an awareness of political, ethical and cultural issues.

Assessment

Compulsory modules

  • The Published Photograph

    You will learn how to make complex and coherent photographic statements in the form of a published or publishable book. Alongside independent research and a self-initiated project you will develop an understanding of good book design, typography and visual/verbal narrative in the finished artefact.

  • Professional Photographic Practice

    On this module you will learn how to work professionally in industry-related business contexts, critically evaluate your own photographic practice, turn abstract ideas to a stated purpose with minimum guidance, and build confidence in using your own judgement to challenge received opinion.

  • Critical Essay

    In this module, you'll go through the development process of producing a critical essay, which is an extended piece of written work equivalent to a minor dissertation. This will encourage you as a practitioner to conceptualise and theorise your process and products in greater depth.

  • Image and Text

    This module traces the dialogue between image and text, especially with the rise of Instagram, in the history of modern visual culture, from the early 1920s to today. You will explore how photographers and artists incorporate text into their work and how photography was used by writers. You will also examine the role that photography played in artistic and literary movements such as Surrealism. 
     

  • Photography Major Project

    This module will provide you with a high degree of independence. You will be allocated a supervisor and then given the freedom to create a piece of work, which you feel really represents you as a photographer. You will be given guidance and support but this is your vision and your chance to show the world what you have achieved while you’ve been at university.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

  • A Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above
  • BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9 – 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

Looking for BA (Hons) Photography without Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

We take pride in our inclusiveness and the diversity of our student population. We have a vibrant mature student community and look forward to welcoming you.

Looking for BA (Hons) Photography without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
5.5 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. 

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Looking for BA (Hons) Photography without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

We take pride in our inclusiveness and the diversity of our student population. We have a vibrant mature student community and look forward to welcoming you.

Looking for BA (Hons) Photography without Foundation Year?

View course
Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.
Fees & funding

Fees & funding

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Additional costs

There are additional costs for this course that are not included in the tuition fees. See the links below to get a better idea of what to expect:

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If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

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Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit. In recent years, hundreds of students on a four-year degree with a foundation year have received our Path to Success Scholarship.

Funding your studies
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Additional costs

There are additional costs for this course that are not included in the tuition fees. See the links below to get a better idea of what to expect:

The fee above is the cost per year of your course.

If your course runs for two years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year. If your course runs for less than two years, the cost above is for your full course and you will need to pay the full fee upfront.

Government regulation does affect tuition fees and the fees listed for courses starting in the 2025/26 academic year are subject to change.

If no fee is shown above then the fees for this course are not available yet. Please check again later for updates.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships. 

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

 

Financial support for international students
Teaching staff

Teaching staff

Jo is wearing a light blue shirt with the collar open and silver chain necklace. They have blue eyes and short light brown hair. Jo is smiling.

Dr Jo Henderson

Course Leader for Foundation Year courses within the London School of Film, Media and Design.

My teaching experience started with A Level and BTEC in Media and Design since then I have taught at various London institutions at all levels of Higher Education in the field of media, documentary, television and contextual studies. I joined UWL as a full-time staff member in 2016 to establish the successful Foundation course.

Course Leader for Foundation Year courses within the London School of Film, Media and Design.

My teaching experience started with A Level and BTEC in Media and Design since then I have taught at various London institutions at all levels of Higher Education in the field of media, documentary, television and contextual studies. I joined UWL as a full-time staff member in 2016 to establish the successful Foundation course.

Study & career progression

Study & career progression

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Study Progression: after completing your Foundation Year, you will progress to undergraduate level and can choose to study any of the London School of Film, Media and Design's BA (Hons) courses.

Career Progression 

Recent LFMD graduates have gone on to work in the following fields:

  • 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.

How to apply

How to apply

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Find out more about the work our students produce and view some of their recent work by visiting our Design ARTSFEST page. 

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Disclaimer

*Modern universities - defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and subsequent to, 1992.

**The National Student Survey 2022 and 2023 - Based on an average of all 27 questions. Excludes specialist institutions.

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Optional modules - where optional modules are offered they will run subject to staff availability and viable student numbers opting to take the module.

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Availability of placements - if you choose a course with placement/internship route we would like to advise you that if a placement/internship opportunity does not arise when you are expected to undertake the placement then the University will automatically transfer you to the non-internship route, this is to ensure you are still successful in being awarded a degree.