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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Documentary Photography

University of South Wales - Cardiff · Pontypridd, United Kingdom

Tuition

£13,500

Submit by September 1, 2027 · 316 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts September 1, 2027

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Length
36 months
Starts
September 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
Post-study work
Available, as published
Taught in
English
Cost of living (annual)
£12,180

Overview

Since it was established by Magnum photographer David Hurn in 1973, the Documentary Photography degree has established itself internationally as one of the premier courses at which to study documentary photography. USW has a history of 100 years of photography, and over 40 years of teaching Documentary Photography behind us.

Our definition of ‘documentary’ is broad. It blends the traditions of documentary storytelling with the most exciting innovations in contemporary photography. On this Documentary Photography degree, you’ll learn how to think critically and independently, and you’ll gain the technical skills to communicate your ideas in the most effective way.

Students and graduates from the Documentary Photography course regularly win the industry’s most prestigious awards. Lua Ribeira and Sam Laughlin were joint winners in the 2017 Jerwood/Photoworks Award. Lua Ribeira was also runner up in the prestigious 2016 Bar Tur Photobook Award. Daragh Soden made the Irish Times ’50 People To Watch In 2017’ list. Previous winners included Sam Ivin, (Student Work Category of PDN’s Photo Annual 2015); Yasmin Balai, (second in IAFOR Documentary Photography Award) 2015 and Mira Andres (winner of the ESPY Award 2015).

The Documentary Photography course was recently featured in the prestigious British Journal of Photography. The course was the only UK course to feature in this special edition on excellence in European photographic education.

Entry requirements

We have not collected the requirements for this course yet. Ask us and we will confirm them with the university.

Fees and living costs

Tuition
£13,500
Cost of living (annual)
£12,180

Published as University of South Wales - Cardiff publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.

Intakes

  • September 1, 2027

    Starts September 1, 2027 · apply by September 1, 2027

    not confirmed by the school

  • September 1, 2028

    Starts September 1, 2028 · apply by September 1, 2028

    not confirmed by the school

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