Course Overview
Course summary
Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress on to a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress on to their full honours degree with us.
Our foundation year in Art and Design is designed to provide you with an introduction to our range of subject areas, and to prepare you for the discipline of your choice. It will give you the opportunity to explore new ideas, opening up new perspectives on the key debates within the field. It begins in the first semester with the development of fundamental Art and Design skills, as well as practical exploration across all of the disciplines in our Art and Design foundation programme. In the second semester you are encouraged to specialise in your own discipline and are supported by our experienced staff team as you prepare your work for an end of foundation year public exhibition. You will also benefit from workshops in our high-end facilities, and from working with leading academics who will encourage you to become a confident and creative thinker. Your practical development is accompanied by modules in both semesters on foundational academic skills – skills that will be essential as you progress to your chosen full degree.
On successful completion of the Foundation year, you'll be able to move on to study for the Fashion Photography BA Honours degree over a further three years of study.
Our Fashion Photography BA responds to the industry’s demand for agile, highly skilled graduates. Drawing on Westminster’s long-established strengths in both photography and fashion, the course combines rigorous photographic training with styling, fashion communication, digital marketing, branding and campaign development. We aim to develop confident, critically informed visual practitioners equipped to succeed in fashion photography and across the wider creative industries.
On the course, you will work with photographic and digital imaging technologies while developing an understanding of fashion photography as a hybrid discipline, informed by the wider context of the fashion industry, where image-making sits in conversation with fashion media, creative direction and contemporary digital practices. This interdisciplinary approach enables you to produce work that is visually compelling, strategically informed, and responsive to the creative and commercial contexts of today’s fashion landscape.
You will explore fashion photography as both a historical and contemporary practice, gaining insight into styling, identity, and visual culture from theoretical, cultural, and practical perspectives. These ideas will inform your creative development as you produce fashion editorials, develop visual concepts, create digital content, and build professional campaign portfolios that reflect your individual creative direction.
Throughout the degree, you will benefit from career development opportunities that extend beyond graduation. These include industry-led briefs, practitioner talks, workshops and field trips to fashion, photography, and media environments.
Top reasons to study with us
- Create as part of a full fashion team – work alongside Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Fashion Business students to co-develop concepts and produce fashion imagery through real industry-style creative projects.
- Cutting-edge facilities – Our extensive photograph, styling and emerging media facilities provide you with everything you need to explore innovative practices, from traditional analogue processes to CGI and digital visualisation.
- Learn real-world skills beyond the classroom – We work closely with a wide range of iconic businesses across London to provide the best student experience possible, through visits, networking, and industry-led project work with fashion brands.
- Learn with high-profile academics and practitioners in both photography and fashion, bringing together specialist expertise from two of Westminster’s most established creative disciplines.
- Photographic pioneers – We have been teaching photography at our institution since 1839, which makes us the first photography school in the world!
- Fantastic location – you will enjoy all the benefits of studying at our Harrow Campus – just a 20-minute tube ride from Central London, a global hub for the media and cultural industries.
- Westminster is ranked 2nd in the UK in the Complete University Guide 2025 for ‘Research Quality’ in Art and Design
Course structure
We use a range of teaching and learning methods to support the development of an imaginative and industry-ready approach to fashion photography. Learning takes place through a combination of lectures, seminars, workshops and practical sessions, alongside independent study. Throughout the course you will engage with photographic practice, fashion communication, and industry-focused projects, building the creative, technical, and contextual skills needed to progress through each level of study.
You will also have the option to undertake a year-long paid internship or placement between Years 2 and 3, providing valuable professional experience, industry insight, and the confidence to navigate the competitive fashion and creative industries..
We aim to offer a wide range of option modules. However, availability may be affected by timetabling, staff availability, or student demand, so preferred choices cannot always be guaranteed.
Core modules:
- Critical Thinking in a Changing World
- Explorations in Art and Design
- Extended Project in Art and Design
- Fundamentals of Art and Design
- Introduction to Academic Practice
- Themes in Art and Design
There are no optional or elective modules offered at Level 3, as the focus is on the development of key academic skills through a broad understanding of Media and Design
Credit Level 3
You will build a strong foundation in photographic techniques, visual communication and critical understanding, while also being introduced to the core principles of the fashion industries. Through practical workshops, styling and creative direction projects, and an introduction to fashion contexts and digital skills, you’ll develop the essential technical and conceptual grounding needed for more advanced creative work in later years.
Core modules
- Constructing Photographs
- Fashion Fundamentals
- Fashion Styling and Creative Direction
- Fashion Photography and the Street
Option modules:
- Creativity and Collaboration for Fashion Marketing
- Digital Fashion Marketing
- Promotion & Media
Credit Level 4
You’ll refine your photographic practice while expanding into fashion communication, content creation and campaign development. You’ll experiment with new technologies, work on industry-focused briefs and begin shaping a more defined creative identity, supported by opportunities for collaboration and professional experience.
Core modules:
- Developing a Photographic Voice
- Work-Based and Placement Learning
Pathway modules:
- Fashion Studio Photography
Option modules:
- CGI and Photography
- Digital Content Creation
- Digital Fashion Promotion
- Fashion Campaign
- Videography
Credit Level 5
Between Years 2 and 3, you may undertake an optional year-long placement. If you take advantage of this option, you'll undertake an additional year-long Industry Placement Year module running parallel to your work placement, and your final degree award will be BA (Hons) Photography / BA Honours – Fashion Photography with Professional Experience. Alternatively, you may choose an optional year of Study Abroad for the award of BA (Hons) Photography / BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with International Experience on successful completion of the course. Find out more about the costs involved in taking a study abroad or placement year.
Find out more about the costs involved in taking a placement year.
You will consolidate your creative and professional practice through self-directed work, producing a major fashion photography project and developing your industry profile. You will refine your visual and strategic skills, explore emerging media, and prepare for your next steps through dedicated professional development and portfolio-building.
Core modules:
- Professional Futures
Pathway modules:
- Planning a Campaign
- Fashion Photography Final Project
Option modules:
- Emerging Media
- Fashion Event Management
- Future Trends and Insight
Credit Level 6
For more details on course structure, modules, teaching and assessment Download the programme specification (PDF).
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Careers
Graduates of this course are equipped to play a vital role in the fashion photography industry, having developed practical, conceptual, and theoretical skills that foster independent thinking, adaptability, and a strong understanding of professional contexts. The Fashion Photography BA prepares you for a multi-skilled career across contemporary fashion image-making, building creative, digital and strategic skills to support your graduate journey. Alongside a range of roles in the industry, many graduates also choose to continue into postgraduate study or pursue freelance and portfolio-based careers within the fashion and creative industries.
Transferable skills
You will develop a wide range of transferable skills across photography, fashion communication and creative direction, including visual research, digital production, critical analysis, project management, and professional collaboration. These skills equip you to work confidently across the fashion and creative industries in both creative and strategic roles.
Industry links
You will benefit from regular contact with professionals across photography, fashion, and digital media, through guest talks, live briefs and portfolio reviews that keep your learning connected to current industry practice. We have visiting stylists, magazine editors, brand communication experts, and fashion campaign photographers engage with students within the relevant modules.
Employers worldwide
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Industry partners
We have long-standing links across both the photography and fashion industries, supported by staff who are active practitioners and researchers. Westminster’s strong reputation in photographic and fashion education and its solid position within London’s fashion ecosystem mean our students benefit from connections with image-makers, designers, creative agencies, publishers and digital content teams. These networks support guest talks, industry-led briefs, portfolio reviews, placements, and opportunities to engage with current professional practice throughout your studies.
Previous guest speakers on our Photography course have included:
- Amak Mahmoodian
- Annette Kuhn
- Broomberg & Chanarin
- Clare Grafik
- Darren Harvey-Regan
- Jananne Al-Ani
- Lisa Barnard
- Max Pinckers
- Poulomi Basu
- Rut Blees Luxemburg
- Simon Norfolk Sian Bonnell
- Trish Morrissey
- Zelda Cheatle
Job roles
This course will prepare you for roles such as:
- Art director
- Commercial photographer
- Digital content creator
- Digital marketing producer
- E-commerce photographer/content creator
- Editorial photographer
- Fashion photographer
- Fashion stylist
- Magazine editor
- Media & advertising creative
- Photography retoucher
- Photographic artist
- Picture editor
- Picture researcher
- Post-production specialist
- Social media specialist
- Studio manager
- Teacher and lecturer
- Trend and visual researcher
- Videographer
Unlock your career potential at Zone29
Zone29 is our new home of careers and enterprise.
Our doors are set to open in spring 2026, but game-changing opportunities are available now, such as:
- jobs, placements and work experience
- tailored career guidance and mentoring
- step-by-step career planning through the Westminster Award
- work and study abroad programmes
- help with starting your own business or freelancing
International Opportunities
Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for – so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.
Opportunities could include:
- Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
- Attending an international summer school or field trip
- Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad
International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.
Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.
Course Leaders
Gavin Jack
Senior Academic
Gavin Jack is course leader of Photography BA and teaches photography practice. He has an MA in Photographic Studies from University of Westminster. His own photographic work, both with AVI and individually, has been published widely.
More about meSee full profile of Gavin JackOchi Reyes
Senior Lecturer
Ochi Reyes is the pathway leader for the Fashion Photography BA. After studying Graphics and Advertising at the Murcia School of Arts in Spain, she completed a BA in Photographic Arts and an MA in Photographic Studies at the University of Westminster. Ochi is an established photographer with particular interests in portraiture, body politics, identity, and queer theory within art and fashion photography contexts. With over 20 years of experience as a lens-based artist, Ochi combines a deep understanding of visual culture with expertise in fashion and advertising image-making.
Her interest in exploring the relationship between fashion and identity shapes her teaching approach, encouraging students to engage with fashion photography in both critical and innovative ways.
More about meSee full profile of Ochi Reyes
Our course equips you with deep knowledge and versatile skills in fashion photography. From analogue to digital, you'll master various media, developing the confidence and flexibility to thrive in this competitive, fast-growing industry.
Course Team
Why study this course?
Fantastic location
You'll enjoy all the benefits of studying at our Harrow Campus – just a 20-minute tube ride from Central London, a global hub for the media and cultural industries.
Develop your creative production skills
Work across photographic, fashion and digital media to build a critically engaged, self-reflective and industry-ready creative practice.
Specialist facilities
Access professional studios, darkrooms, digital labs and high-end imaging equipment, giving you the tools to explore contemporary fashion image-making at an advanced level.
Westminster Degree Shows
The Westminster Degree Shows are an annual collection that highlights the creativity, vibrancy, and artistic talent of our undergraduate arts courses. As this is a newly established course, final year student work is not yet available to showcase. However, we invite you to explore the outstanding final year work from students across our other creative courses in the latest online collection at Westminster Degree Shows.
Image: student work by Nathan Hunter – Illustration BA
Entry Requirements
- A Levels – DD (48 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 48 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 48 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP
- BTEC Diploma – MP
- Access – 48 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass - IB Pass
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
You will be required to submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 images of art and design work to reflect your course of interest. This might include drawing and painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and 3D work, installations, animations or video. Video and animation files may need to be uploaded to YouTube or a similar online platform, and then embedded in your portfolio website or with links also provided. There should be a maximum of three video files, each no longer than three minutes duration.
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
Portfolio guidance
Number of recommended portfolio pieces.
We are very interested in your potential as a student, and in support of your application we ask you to select a concise visual portfolio of 3 to 5 items of art, design or media work to reflect your course of interest.
What should I include in my portfolio submission?
- We accept a wide range of art, design and media work, including drawing and painting, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and installations, moving image, 3D and product design.
- Film, video and animation files should be uploaded on YouTube or similar platforms and links should be provided as part of your Portfolio.
- If you include moving image, then there should be a maximum of 3 video files – and each file must be no longer than 3 minutes duration.
- Please ensure that all files are in common formats, e.g. JPEG, PDF, Word, etc.
How should I structure my portfolio?
Include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. We want to see your passion and enthusiasm in your art, design and media work, more than specific skills.
For online interviews, please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (again preferably in PDF format). Alternatively, you may wish to create a simple portfolio website. Please don’t use any platform that requires log-in, password, or an account to view – for example Tumblr, Instagram.
How will my portfolio be evaluated?
We actively seek to recruit a diverse group of students, some with more and some with less art, design or media experience. We are interested most of all in your potential and your enthusiasm for creative practical work.
In your portfolio we are looking for:
- Creativity and Originality: We are looking for work that reflects your individual style, ideas, or working methods.
- Passion and Potential for Growth: Show your passion, ambition, and potential for growth while on our Foundation and your chosen degree discipline.
What happens next?
After your interview or portfolio review, the programme team will make a decision about your application for the course and the Foundation programme. They will communicate this with the admissions team, who will let you know the result.
Top tip from our course team
We want to see work that you are proud of, and which demonstrates your creative potential and individual ideas. This is much more important than polished work that looks like something else you have seen. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and show us what you have strived to learn and create.
Please do not send in portfolios until requested to do so by the University's Admissions team. You will be notified by email about when to submit your portfolio.
International Baccalaureate
48 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score. Find out more about acceptance of the International and European Baccalaureate.
Other international qualifications
We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on country-specific entry requirements.
International Foundation courses
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street. These courses are for students who don’t meet our direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out more about the different university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
More information
Portfolio guidance
Number of recommended portfolio pieces.
We are very interested in your potential as a student, and in support of your application we ask you to select a concise visual portfolio of 3 to 5 items of art, design or media work to reflect your course of interest.
What should I include in my portfolio submission?
- We accept a wide range of art, design and media work, including drawing and painting, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and installations, moving image, 3D and product design.
- Film, video and animation files should be uploaded on YouTube or similar platforms and links should be provided as part of your Portfolio.
- If you include moving image, then there should be a maximum of 3 video files – and each file must be no longer than 3 minutes duration.
- Please ensure that all files are in common formats, e.g. JPEG, PDF, Word, etc.
How should I structure my portfolio?
Include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. We want to see your passion and enthusiasm in your art, design and media work, more than specific skills.
For online interviews, please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (again preferably in PDF format). Alternatively, you may wish to create a simple portfolio website. Please don’t use any platform that requires log-in, password, or an account to view – for example Tumblr, Instagram.
How will my portfolio be evaluated?
We actively seek to recruit a diverse group of students, some with more and some with less art, design or media experience. We are interested most of all in your potential and your enthusiasm for creative practical work.
In your portfolio we are looking for:
- Creativity and Originality: We are looking for work that reflects your individual style, ideas, or working methods.
- Passion and Potential for Growth: Show your passion, ambition, and potential for growth while on our Foundation and your chosen degree discipline.
What happens next?
After your interview or portfolio review, the programme team will make a decision about your application for the course and the Foundation programme. They will communicate this with the admissions team, who will let you know the result.
Top tip from our course team
We want to see work that you are proud of, and which demonstrates your creative potential and individual ideas. This is much more important than polished work that looks like something else you have seen. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and show us what you have strived to learn and create.
Please do not send in portfolios until requested to do so by the University's Admissions team. You will be notified by email about when to submit your portfolio.
- A Levels – DD (48 UCAS Tariff points)
- T levels – 48 UCAS Tariff points
- International Baccalaureate – 48 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by case basis
- BTEC Extended Diploma – PPP
- BTEC Diploma – MP
- Access – 48 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
In addition to one of the above, you should have:
GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths Pass - IB Pass
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.
You will be required to submit a portfolio of 10 to 15 images of art and design work to reflect your course of interest. This might include drawing and painting, graphic design, illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and 3D work, installations, animations or video. Video and animation files may need to be uploaded to YouTube or a similar online platform, and then embedded in your portfolio website or with links also provided. There should be a maximum of three video files, each no longer than three minutes duration.
We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combinations of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.
Portfolio guidance
Number of recommended portfolio pieces.
We are very interested in your potential as a student, and in support of your application we ask you to select a concise visual portfolio of 3 to 5 items of art, design or media work to reflect your course of interest.
What should I include in my portfolio submission?
- We accept a wide range of art, design and media work, including drawing and painting, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and installations, moving image, 3D and product design.
- Film, video and animation files should be uploaded on YouTube or similar platforms and links should be provided as part of your Portfolio.
- If you include moving image, then there should be a maximum of 3 video files – and each file must be no longer than 3 minutes duration.
- Please ensure that all files are in common formats, e.g. JPEG, PDF, Word, etc.
How should I structure my portfolio?
Include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. We want to see your passion and enthusiasm in your art, design and media work, more than specific skills.
For online interviews, please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (again preferably in PDF format). Alternatively, you may wish to create a simple portfolio website. Please don’t use any platform that requires log-in, password, or an account to view – for example Tumblr, Instagram.
How will my portfolio be evaluated?
We actively seek to recruit a diverse group of students, some with more and some with less art, design or media experience. We are interested most of all in your potential and your enthusiasm for creative practical work.
In your portfolio we are looking for:
- Creativity and Originality: We are looking for work that reflects your individual style, ideas, or working methods.
- Passion and Potential for Growth: Show your passion, ambition, and potential for growth while on our Foundation and your chosen degree discipline.
What happens next?
After your interview or portfolio review, the programme team will make a decision about your application for the course and the Foundation programme. They will communicate this with the admissions team, who will let you know the result.
Top tip from our course team
We want to see work that you are proud of, and which demonstrates your creative potential and individual ideas. This is much more important than polished work that looks like something else you have seen. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and show us what you have strived to learn and create.
Please do not send in portfolios until requested to do so by the University's Admissions team. You will be notified by email about when to submit your portfolio.
International Baccalaureate
48 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. You can refer to the UCAS calculator to determine your point score. Find out more about acceptance of the International and European Baccalaureate.
Other international qualifications
We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications. Please see information on country-specific entry requirements.
International Foundation courses
We work in partnership with Kaplan International College London who provide the International Foundation Certificate at their College based in Liverpool Street. These courses are for students who don’t meet our direct entry requirements. Upon successful completion, you can progress to your chosen degree at the University of Westminster. Find out more about the different university preparation courses that are accepted for entry.
English language requirements
If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component. Please note we accept a wide range of English language qualifications and assessments. Find out more at English language requirements.
If you don't meet the English language requirements yet, then we offer online and on campus pre-sessional English programmes to help develop your English language skills to the required level before you start your course. Find out more about our pre-sessional English programmes.
More information
Portfolio guidance
Number of recommended portfolio pieces.
We are very interested in your potential as a student, and in support of your application we ask you to select a concise visual portfolio of 3 to 5 items of art, design or media work to reflect your course of interest.
What should I include in my portfolio submission?
- We accept a wide range of art, design and media work, including drawing and painting, graphic design and illustration, photography, printmaking and digital prints, sculpture and installations, moving image, 3D and product design.
- Film, video and animation files should be uploaded on YouTube or similar platforms and links should be provided as part of your Portfolio.
- If you include moving image, then there should be a maximum of 3 video files – and each file must be no longer than 3 minutes duration.
- Please ensure that all files are in common formats, e.g. JPEG, PDF, Word, etc.
How should I structure my portfolio?
Include your best work, the work of which you are most proud, or through which you learnt most. We want to see your passion and enthusiasm in your art, design and media work, more than specific skills.
For online interviews, please compile all items of your portfolio into a single file (again preferably in PDF format). Alternatively, you may wish to create a simple portfolio website. Please don’t use any platform that requires log-in, password, or an account to view – for example Tumblr, Instagram.
How will my portfolio be evaluated?
We actively seek to recruit a diverse group of students, some with more and some with less art, design or media experience. We are interested most of all in your potential and your enthusiasm for creative practical work.
In your portfolio we are looking for:
- Creativity and Originality: We are looking for work that reflects your individual style, ideas, or working methods.
- Passion and Potential for Growth: Show your passion, ambition, and potential for growth while on our Foundation and your chosen degree discipline.
What happens next?
After your interview or portfolio review, the programme team will make a decision about your application for the course and the Foundation programme. They will communicate this with the admissions team, who will let you know the result.
Top tip from our course team
We want to see work that you are proud of, and which demonstrates your creative potential and individual ideas. This is much more important than polished work that looks like something else you have seen. Don’t be afraid to be yourself and show us what you have strived to learn and create.
Please do not send in portfolios until requested to do so by the University's Admissions team. You will be notified by email about when to submit your portfolio.
Westminster Menswear Archive
The Westminster Menswear Archive has examples of some of the most important and exciting menswear garments covering the last 100 years. The archive includes garments from Alexander McQueen, Craig Green, Stone Island, Ralph Lauren, Tommy Nutter, Liam Hodges, Carol Christian Poell, C.P. Company, Jean Paul Gaultier, Calvin Klein, Meadham Kirchhoff, Kim Jones, Aitor Throup, Vivienne Westwood, Mr Fish, Irvine Sellars, Umbro, MA.Strum, adidas, Nanamica, Belstaff, Barbour, Burberry, Maison Margiela, Jeremy Scott, Vexed Generation, Aquascutum, Levis, Jeremy Scott, Berghaus, Penfield, Griffin, and Comme Des Garcons.
Additionally, the archive includes an extensive range of utilitarian and uniform garments from the Army, Police, US Marines, GPO, Coldstream Guards, French fire service and others.
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Learn a new language
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Access industry networking events, workshops, one-to-one business advice and start-up support through our award-winning WeNetwork.
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Fees and Funding
UK tuition fee: £9,790 (Price per academic year)
Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a £4,500 tuition fee reduction off your first year of studies. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
International student funding
Find out about funding for international students.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
UK tuition fee: £9,790 (Price per academic year)
Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
Funding
As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.
Find out about undergraduate student funding options.
Scholarships
The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.
Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
International tuition fee: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.
Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.
Find out how we set our tuition fees.
EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme
If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a £4,500 tuition fee reduction off your first year of studies. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.
International student funding
Find out about funding for international students.
Additional costs
See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.
Facilities
Six professionally equipped photography studios fully equipped with state-of-the-art Profoto Lighting and Colorama backdrop systems and supporting a fully tethered workflow.
Black & white and colour darkroom suites with De Vere and Durst enlargers.
Technician run film processing lab with latest computer controlled Colenta film processing machine.
High-end digital scanning and editing facilities including Imacon film scanner and workstations with industry standard Eizo monitors throughout.
Newly opened extensive Digital Print Studio offering Giclee printing up to B0 size.
Equipment Store with a huge range of photographic equipment for students to borrow, both digital and analogue from 5x4 and medium format film cameras to the flagship Phase One and Fuji medium format digital cameras.
Teaching and Assessment
Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.
How you'll be taught
Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:
- Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
- Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
- Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision
How you'll be assessed
Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.
Assessments typically fall into three broad categories:
- Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
- Written exams: end of semester exams
- Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation
Data from the academic year 2025/26
Supporting you
Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us.
- Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support and online resources to help improve your academic and research skills
- Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
- Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues including funding, benefits and visas
- Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events and more
Course Location
Harrow is our creative and cultural hub, home to most of our arts, media and digital courses. It houses state-of-the-art facilities for every discipline, including project and gallery spaces, film studios, creative labs, collaborative learning spaces, and the Westminster Enterprise Network.
Harrow Campus is based in north-west London, just 20 minutes from the city centre by train.
For more details, visit our Harrow Campus page.
This course is based at our Harrow Campus, but to make the most of our teaching spaces and wider learning opportunities, some modules or activities may take place at our central London campuses. These may include guest lectures, degree shows or other teaching activities.
CHANGES TO OUR COURSES
All content on our course pages is accurate at time of publication.
Where significant or material changes have been made, applicants will be informed of these in line with Competition and Markets Authority guidance.
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