Photography

Study mode:On campus Study type:Full-time Languages: English
Local:$ 9 k / Year(s) Foreign:$ 10.6 k / Year(s) Deadline: Jun 30, 2024
StudyQA ranking:1820 Duration:

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Description

Advance your practical skills and develop a deeper understanding of photography's place in society in our supportive and friendly study environment.

This course will equip you with strong practical expertise, while also providing the critical-thinking skills necessary for a career in photography and the cultural sector.

You will explore the production, philosophy and critical position of the photograph within a wider visual culture, with a focus on print-based, screen-based or bookwork outcomes in line with industry and employer needs, and technological advancement.

Historical and critical studies will inform the development of your individual practice, and you will be guided through concepts relating to the production, philosophy and contextual position of the photographic image within contemporary society.

Visiting speakers from the arts and industry will offer insights into their practice and help you to develop your awareness of professional environments and contexts.

Solent offers industry-standard photographic and digital production facilities to produce both print and screen-based work. Working in the large multi-purpose studio space, you will have access to a photographic equipment store that holds comprehensive kits of medium, large and digital format cameras and location lighting.

Industrial focus

Professional practice is an essential part of the course. We are an affiliated centre with the Association of Photographers (AoP), and have an established educational partnership with the renowned worldwide agency Magnum Photos Ltd. You will have the opportunity to access a significant online resource and photographic library, and will be able to visit the Magnum Photos London office at any time.

Detailed Course Facts

Application deadline 30 June Tuition fee
  • GBP 9000 Year (EEA)
  • GBP 10610 Year (Non-EEA)
Start date 2016 Credits (ECTS) 180 ECTS
Languages Take an IELTS test
  • English
Delivery mode On Campus Educational variant Full-time

Course Content

Year 1

Six core units:

  • Orientation
  • Image Lab
  • Representation
  • Photographic History and Theory 1 and 2
  • Visual Exploration

Year 2

Four core units and two option units:

  • Photographic Concepts and Themes
  • Photographic Methods and Approaches
  • Image Text Analysis 1 and 2.

Options:

  • Photography and the City
  • Photography and the Figure
  • Photography and the Moving Image
  • Photography and the Landscape
  • Photography and Global Cultures
  • Photography and the Domestic and Public Sphere
  • Photography and the Styled Portrait
  • Photography and the Book.

Year 3

Four core units:

  • Final Major Project
  • Professional Practice Portfolio
  • Contemporary Studio Practice
  • Final Essay.

Why choose Solent

You will be supported by a strong team of professional photographers and academics as you develop the technical, conceptual and critical skills needed for your photographic practice to flourish.

  • Partnerships with the Association of Photographers and established relationship with Magnum Photos, London.
  • A regular lecture programme featuring leading figures in the industry.

Assessment

Studio projects, presentations, workshop and media outcomes, group and individual case studies and written assignments.

Projects/work experience

The course has recently worked in partnership with Southampton City Council and Southampton City Art Gallery, and you could work in conjunction with them to produce public exhibitions and/or live projects.
Industry events are held on campus. For example, Canon UK has held a one-day event for students, professional photographers and retailers at the University, embedding our links with this major worldwide imaging brand.

Key career skills

Creative thinking, presentation, project management, working to deadline, analytical and critical evaluation.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 6 TOEFL paper-based test score : 550

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

take an IELTS test. More About IELTS

Requirements

260 UCAS tariff points to come from A Levels or equivalent qualifications (for example, Level 3 National Diplomas/Awards).

Applicants resident in the UK may be required to attend a portfolio viewing.

International students

Applications are welcomed from students who have been educated outside the UK system, and a number of overseas qualifications are recognised as equivalent to those listed. Applicants should give full details of their qualifications, including subjects, grades, date and the name and address of the school, college, university or awarding authority.

Applicants who do not have English as their first language will be required to demonstrate an approved level of proficiency in the use of the English language. The agreed threshold attainments for undergraduate courses are:

  • GCSE or GCE ‘O’ Level (Grade C);
  • IELTS 6.0 or a TOEFL score of 550 or more; or
  • City and Guilds ESOL (written assessment) pass in Higher Intermediate examination, plus a comparable pass in City and Guilds SESL (speaking assessment) examination.
  • Where students enter direct to a course at the University, in the final year, without any prior experience of the UK Higher Education System will require IELTS 6.5.

Qualifications are checked before enrolment and international students must bring their original certificates when coming to study at the University.

The University also offers an International Foundation Programme for international students who wish to improve their level of English before starting a degree course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

  • Academic Excellence Scholarship

    "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

  • Access Bursary

    Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

  • Alumni Bursary

    Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Southampton Solent University.

Funding

To help you cover the cost you can take out a tuiton fee loan to pay your fees, which is paid directly to the University by the Student Loan company. Some students are also eligible for a maintenance loan to help with their living costs.

You only repay both loans when you finish your course and are earning £21,000 or more. If you don't have an income this high you will not have to pay anything until you are earning £21,000 or more.

Our student support and welfare advisers have more information regarding financial help and details can be found on our Funding advice pages.

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