Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Photography (Editorial and Advertising) with Foundation Year (W649)

The Editorial and Advertising Photography course is also available with an integrated foundation year, providing an extra introductory year at the start of the full degree. This option is ideal for applicants who don’t meet the standard entry requirements or are returning to education, offering a supportive pathway into higher-level study.

The foundation year introduces you to the subject while helping you develop essential academic and professional skills, including study techniques, communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. These skills build confidence and provide a strong platform to succeed in the main degree.

For international students, the foundation year can also help improve English language proficiency, ensuring you are fully prepared to engage with your studies and the wider creative community.

The Editorial & Advertising Photography course, awarded Association of Photographers Course of the Year 2025, prepares students for the dynamic world of visual storytelling and commercial imaging. Editorial photography focuses on creating narratives for magazines, online publications, social media, and behind-the-scenes content for film, TV, and brands. Advertising photography, on the other hand, promotes products, services, charities, and organisations across print, posters, digital banners, and social media platforms.

Students join a supportive creative community that spans year groups and courses, benefiting from a strong network of alumni who mentor and inspire. The curriculum encourages versatility, allowing students to explore a wide range of subjects—from fashion, food, and automotive to still life, music, interiors, and portraiture—while developing professional skills to apply their creativity commercially.

Industry engagement is central to the course, with frequent visiting speakers and workshops from professionals who commission, create, and promote photography. Graduates leave equipped for freelance work or employment in photography and the wider creative industries. The programme is recognised for fostering entrepreneurship, professional working practices, diversity, and ethical approaches to visual media.