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University degree

Photography

The Northern School of Art
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,250
Study
full-time
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About this course

You will work within a purpose-built environment with industry-standard equipment, software, techniques and facilities. A varied and intensive introduction allows you the opportunity to become technically competent and creatively aware with a broad range of relevant skills. As you progress, you’ll be encouraged to develop your work; your understanding and acquisition of transferable skills and develop your portfolio in your chosen specialist direction.

Regular visits locally, nationally and internationally supplement your studies. Previous study visits include London, Amsterdam, Paris and Berlin.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
No past-entry data for this course.
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
no formal qualifications10%
other higher education10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
100%
Continue past first year
68%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
After 15 months
£15,500
3 years on
£18,500
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled40%
Elementary occupations15%
Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation10%
Teaching ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
Sales occupations5%
Finance ProfessionalsHighly skilled5%
What students say National Student Survey
68%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching77%
Assessment & feedback65%
Academic support57%
Well organised65%
Learning resources58%
Student community71%
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on The Northern School of Art's own site.
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