Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

2nd Sep 2024, 4 years

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

In this course, you'll develop the practical and critical skills needed for a practicing photographer. Guest lectures and workshop sessions are an important element of the course with opportunities for business, entrepreneurship and enterprise activities.

A self-directed approach to your studies will allow you to tailor your portfolio towards your own photographic interests. During the fourth year of this course, you'll focus on and develop your skills and knowledge towards your own photographic goals.

This photography degree is delivered by the City of Glasgow College and validated by the University of the West of Scotland. You can find out further information on job prospects and work experience opportunities.

Applications for this course should be made through UCAS.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 10. 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• HND in Photography.

You must also meet the general admission requirements of the University and apply via UCAS.

Additional selection requirements

• You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
• You'll be interviewed and assessed on your portfolio - Portfolio Guidance.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

Over two years, you'll study both practical photography and critical thinking.

Subjects studied will include:

• Research Projects.
• Creative Photography Projects.
• Self-promotion.

After the course

Careers

The Creative Industries sector covers a range of creative practices and activities. As a graduate of this award-winning course, you will be well placed to work within this sector as a practicing photographer, or in a related creative industries role.

Continuing study

Following successful completion of fourth-year Honours, you may progress to Masters programmes in photography, or media.

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods