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Photography

BA · Arts University Plymouth · 3 years

Photography

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Arts University Plymouth

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£22,000
SATISFACTION99%
CONTINUATION70%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS40%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 36% of the work its graduates go into (Moderate).
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About this course

Photography is both a technical discipline and a creative one, requiring mastery of the tools of image-making alongside the aesthetic judgement, conceptual thinking and professional practice that distinguish serious photographic work from casual picture-taking. The contemporary photographic landscape is extraordinarily diverse, encompassing documentary and photojournalism, fashion and commercial photography, fine art practice, heritage and archival work, editorial illustration and the image-making that drives advertising and brand communication. At Arts University Plymouth this three-year programme specialises in the creative and professional possibilities of lens-based image-making across the creative industries. You will develop your practical skills in camera technique, lighting, studio work, digital post-production and visual storytelling alongside a critical understanding of the hi

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 62 / 100Secretarial and related occupations · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Sales occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
  • 32 / 100Artistic, literary and media occupations · 15% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).