BA (Hons) Photography

  • International students can apply
  • Work placement opportunity
Qualification Entry requirements 2013
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Pass = 165 (plus other additional qualifications to a total of 260pts)
UCAS tariff points 240-280 UCAS tariff points, including an Art & Design subject
GCE A level 240-280 points including Art & Design related subjects
GCE A level double award 240-280 points including Art & Design related subjects
BTEC National Diploma DMM
BTEC Higher National Diploma Applicants may be considered for entry on to year 2
Foundation Degree Applicants may be considered for entry into year 3
Scottish Highers 240-280 points including Art & Design related subjects
Irish Leaving Certificate 240-280 points including Art & Design related subjects
International Baccalaureate 26 points including Art & Design related subjects

Accreditation for Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

We welcome applications from students who may not have formal/traditional entry criteria but who have relevant experience or the ability to pursue the course successfully.

The Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process could help you to make your work and life experience count. The APL process can be used for entry onto courses or to give you exemptions from parts of your course.

Two forms of APL may be used for entry: the Accreditation of Prior Certificated Learning (APCL) or the Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

English Language Requirements

English Language Requirements

  • IELTS 6.0 with no less than 5.5 in any one component
  • TOEFL Paper based – 560, Computer based – 220, Internet based – 83
  • ESOL Skills for Life Level 2/Certificate in Advanced English/Certificate of Proficiency in English

University of Salford English Language Test with an overall score equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (70 – 79)

Applicant profile

You should have a good range of academic qualifications combined with an appropriate portfolio of work, clearly evidencing ideas and concept driven work.

The ideal student studying this course should be passionate regarding the subject matter and possess a high degree of self motivation.

You should possess both commitment and drive in addition to an appreciation of historical and contemporary practice.

You need to understand that the program is challenging and requires a mature approach. We are looking for students who demonstrate a broad spectrum of relative skills and talents as they apply to the changing nature of the practice of photography.

As part of the selection process, you will usually be invited to submit an online portfolio of your work. Following this you may be invited for interview with your portfolio.