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BA (Hons) Photography

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 3 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BA (Hons) Photography (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photographers and will teach you a comprehensive range of professional photographic skills. You will learn about professional digital image capture and workflow, image editing and retouching, studio and location lighting, and photographic theory.

Developed in consultation with professional photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Chris Davis, this degree is focused on commercial photography and preparing you for industry.

During your studies, you will use a wide range of professional resources, including our purpose-built photographic studio. You will complete a range of creative and challenging modules, each aimed at improving your skills and knowledge. You will also attend regular lectures and workshops by professional photographers and industry specialists.

Entry requirements

64 UCAS points (related to Art and Design or Digital Arts subjects).

Once your application has been reviewed, you will be asked to submit a digital portfolio (details will follow through email from our Admissions Team) or invited to Newcastle College University Centre to discuss your portfolio in-person.

If you are a current Newcastle College student and successfully meet the published Level 3 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 or higher in GCSE Maths and English Language or the Level 2 equivalence (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I learn?

Year One
- Professional Practice
- Visual Communication
- Photography Studio Practice
- History and Theory of Photography
- Core Digital Skills
- Location Practice
Year Two
- Contemporary Contexts in Photography
- Professional and Business Practice
- Live Project
- Photographic Narrative
- Advanced Digital Skills
Year Three
- Specialist Practice Portfolio
- Critical Research Project
- Final Major Project
- Professional Practise Presentation

How is the course taught?

Lectures
Seminars
Critiques/tutorials
Practical activities
Specialist workshops
Work-related learning
Guest speakers

How am I assessed?

Portfolios
Presentations
Essays
Reports

Where can I progress?

Once you complete this course you may wish to gain further experience and seek employment as a photographer's assistant. Or you may wish to set up your own business and work on a freelance basis. Some students choose to continue their studies and undertake a relevant Masters degree or PGCE qualification.