This programme develops your technical and creative skills across both digital and analogue photography, including studio lighting, post-production, visual communication and professional practice. You will work in specialist facilities such as our black-and-white darkroom, industry-standard digital suites and dedicated photography studios. Throughout the course, you will refine your personal style and visual language while exploring contemporary debates around the social, political and economic contexts that influence photographic practice today. The programme supports you in building a strong, industry-ready portfolio and developing the critical understanding needed for a successful career

Syllabus & Modules

Typical curriculum

▶Year 1 Modules

3 items

Visual Language & Composition

Core

View Module Details →

Studio Practice I

Core

View Module Details →

Contemporary Art & Design History

Core

View Module Details →

▶Year 2 Modules

3 items

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey - 15 respondents (93% response rate)

93%

Teaching Quality

88%

Assessment & Feedback

90%

Academic Support

86%

Organisation

79%

Learning Resources

81%

Student Voice

Tuition FeesVerified

Published annual tuition cost at Bishop Auckland College.

£9,535

Per academic year (UK Home)

💰

Government Student Loan

Eligible UK students do not pay upfront. Covered by SFE tuition fee loans.

Will I Get In?

120 UCAS Pts

Admissions Probability

Calculate your odds

Predicted Grades

Course Match AI

When you create a free account, our Engine analyzes if this course perfectly fits your academic profile and builds Plan B Insurance alternatives natively powered by graduate trajectory data.

Unlock Dashboard

Entry Qualifications

A-level

90%

Foundation

Other HE

What comes next? 🎓

Choosing the right university starts with choosing the right school. Explore transparent, data-driven school profiles powered by official DfE statistics.

Explore Schools on WhatSchool.ai →