Combined Honours Programmes

Photography (Major, Joint or Minor)

Campus: Docklands

Why Study Photography as part of a Combined Honours Degree?

Photography has a strong history and tradition that has helped shape societies attitudes over much of the last two centuries both within the fields of contemporary art as well as design and communication. If anything the importance of the medium is becoming more crucial in all aspects of commercial and creative practice with the development of global mass communication.

If you are interested in .......

Photography: Art, Commercial, Fashion
Film and video
Digital media
Animation
Visual communication
Media

If you enjoy....

Being creative,
using your imagination,
problem solving,
a challenge,
working in groups,
field work,
developing your independence and social skills

If you want....

To learn a range of different camera formats from SLR, medium format and new digital technologies.
To develop a practical awareness of different studio lighting techniques, work with different photographic genres;
To develop an understanding of the work of important practitioners historically and within the industry.
To gain practical understanding of the relationship of new and emerging technologies on photographic processes.
To have the opportunity to work with other creative, artists, and designers, fashion designers within the School and within the industry.

What will I study?

Photography at UEL develops from traditional darkroom and studio practice. It enables students to develop a sound knowledge of the medium, both practical/commercial and theoretical as well as exploring their own creative and imaginative language. Because of this approach it is possible for students to grow and expand their practice into related practices like; print, film, video and digital media.

Which modules will I study?

You can view a full guide to the modules you have to study as part of your chosen pathway, along with a full range of option modules available by viewing the Single & Combined Honours Programmes Guide for Photography

Can I study a Combined Honours Programme as a Part-time degree?

All our Combined Honours Programmes can be studied on a Part-time or Full-time basis. As a Part-time student, you will study the same degree programme, but at a slower pace. You will study up to 4 modules per year (instead of 6 as a full-time student).

What career opportunities are open to me if I study Photography?

Career opportunities in photographic and image-related industries; Commercial Photography, TV and Film, Media, Archive/documentation, Advertising, Photographic illustration, Research, Post graduate, Artist or Designer.

Popular Combinations with Photography are

Graphic Design/Photography (WW2Q - BA/NHNM)
Photography with Animation (W694 - BA/NMna)
Photography with Creative & Professional Writing (W6W8 - BA/NMpe)
Photography with Illustration (W6WA - BA/NMni)
Photography/Cultural Studies (WL66 - BA/NMPF)
Photography/Moving Image (W690)
Photography/Graphic Design (WWPG - BA/NMNH)

What can I combine with Photography?

We have over 5000 different combinations and you can choose from over 75 pathways. Please visit the Combined Honours Programmes page for a full list

Please note that the timetabling for this pathway is currently under review and some combinations may require evening attendance. Please check with the School of Combined Honours for further details.

Entry Requirements

Students are selected on their suitability for the programme by a portfolio interview.

How do I apply?

If you wish to study with us full-time from September, you will need to make your application via UCAS (www.ucas.ac.uk).

If you wish to study with us part-time you can obtain an application form from our admissions department study@uel.ac.uk or apply on-line

Other Photography programmes available

For further information on the range of Photography programmes available at UEL, please visit the School page.

Contact Us

If you would like to speak to someone about a Combined Honours Programme, please contact the School of Combined Honours

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