BA (Hons) Photography

Start Date: 8th September 2025

Length 3 years
Study Full-Time
Location Rye Hill Campus

Qualification Gained

BA (Hons) Photography (awarded by NCG)

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This practical degree is affiliated with the Association of Photographers and will teach you a comprehensive range of professional photographic skills. You will learn about professional digital image capture and workflow, image editing and retouching, studio and location lighting, and photographic theory.

Developed in consultation with professional photographers Christine Harding, Mark Taylor and Chris Davis, this degree is focused on commercial photography and preparing you for industry.

During your studies, you will use a wide range of professional resources, including our purpose-built photographic studio. You will complete a range of creative and challenging modules, each aimed at improving your skills and knowledge. You will also attend regular lectures and workshops by professional photographers and industry specialists.

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Caitlin Orridge

BA (Hons) Photography

"The sheer breadth of knowledge and experienced I've gained from studying at Newcastle College University Centre is phenomenal. Our lecturers and guest speakers bring years of distinct experience in the photography industry, ranging from still life to fashion to more commercial photography - I've used all of that transferable knowledge to enrich my work. The creative freedom this course offers has helped me to explore every area of the photography industry and decide where I'd like to develop my own career in the future."

Laurene Herodin

BA (Hons) Animation

"During my studies, I've received so many open-ended assignments that have given me the opportunity to explore my creativity at a professional level and see the paths it might lead me down. I've developed important professional skills, and learnt from tutors whose current industry knowledge means they are never out-of-touch - which has been fantastic in helping me secure employment."

Alfie Flounders

BA Hons Photography

"I love the independence of the course and being able to reflect back on the development of my skills since I started here."

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

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Median Salary

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Advertising and public relations directors

Daily tasks:

Directs the arranging of conferences, exhibitions, seminars, etc. to promote the image of a product, service or organisation.
Stays abreast of changes in media, readership or viewing figures and advertising rates.
Reviews and revises campaign strategy in light of sales figures, surveys, etc. and takes appropriate corrective measures if necessary.
Conceives advertising campaign to impart the desired product image in an effective and economical way.
Defines target group and implements strategy through appropriate media planning work.
Liaises with client to discuss product/service to be marketed and develops the most appropriate strategy to deliver the objectives.

Median Salary

£59,250 View more

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Journalists, Newspaper and Periodical Editors

Daily tasks:

Liaises with production staff in checking final proof copies immediately prior to printing.
Selects material for broadcast or publication, checks style, grammar, accuracy and legality of content and arranges for any necessary revisions.
Writes articles and features and submits draft manuscripts to newspaper, magazine, periodical or programme editor.
Determines subject matter and undertakes research by interviewing, attending public events, seeking out records, reviewing written work, attending film and stage performances etc..

Median Salary

£37,116 View more

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