The Photography BA (Hons) at the University for Creative Arts (UCA) is your pathway to mastering visual storytelling and developing a distinctive professional practice. This course is ideal if you are passionate about exploring the diverse applications of photography, from documentary and portraiture to conceptual and digital realms. You will delve into critical themes such as the body, social identity, and spatial practices, gaining a robust understanding of how photography shapes and reflects our world. Prepare to hone your creative vision and analytical skills within a supportive, subject-specific academic environment.
This full-time, on-campus undergraduate degree spans three years, immersing you in a dynamic learning experience. You will engage with practical skills workshops, interdisciplinary electives like printmaking and digital storytelling, and core units focusing on spatial and expanded practices. Throughout your studies, you will develop your professional identity, culminating in a significant final major project and an exit plan for your transition into postgraduate study or professional careers. You will graduate with a portfolio and the confidence to pursue roles as a photographer, curator, or in related creative industries.