The BA (Hons) Photography with foundation year at Southampton Solent University is your pathway into a dynamic visual arts landscape, preparing you for a career where you can shape perceptions and tell compelling stories through images. This undergraduate degree is designed for aspiring photographers who wish to develop a deep understanding of both historical and contemporary photographic practices, exploring themes from representation and visual culture to the relationship between photography and landscape. You will cultivate essential technical skills alongside critical thinking, making this course ideal for students eager to explore the creative, conceptual, and professional dimensions of photography.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with a foundational year dedicated to building core creative, technical, and research skills through modules like Creative Applications and Contextual Practice. You will engage in hands-on learning, progressing to delve into advanced topics such as Image Lab, Photographic Concepts and Themes, and Professional Practice, culminating in a significant Final Major Project. You will graduate with a robust portfolio and the professional readiness to pursue diverse career paths in the creative industries.