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Arts University Plymouth

Photography

Plymouth, England, United Kingdom · UCAS W645

Level
Bachelor
Duration
3 years
Campus
Main Site
Intl. Tuition
£17,500 (Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published)
Home Tuition
£10,050 (regulated maximum, 2027-28)
Intake
September 2027
UCAS code
W645

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Course Overview

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Career snapshot (indicative)

Photography graduates work as commercial, editorial, documentary or fine art photographers, or in adjacent roles in art direction, photo editing and visual content production across media and advertising.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Student life (indicative)

Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access. The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

The University at a Glance

Student Population
1,610
Staff Ratio
19.0:1
International
4.0%

Career Prospects

Employment Rate
60.0%
of graduates employed
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
First-year earnings

Costs & Living

Intl. Tuition
£17,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

City & Location

Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)

Course Curriculum

We don't have the module list for this course yet. The university's course page has the current modules.

Entry Requirements

Subject areas covered

  • Graphic communication
  • Print estimating
  • Communication skills
  • Media management
  • Photography
  • Visual communication
  • Media production
  • Cinematics
  • Arts
  • Design
  • Exhibition design
  • Media design
  • Design theory
  • Creative arts
  • Art
  • Modern art
  • Graphic arts
  • Art theory
  • Art history
  • Community arts
  • Visual arts

Source: UCAS course listing, 2027 entry (retrieved September 2026). Always confirm the current requirements with the university.

Assessment Methods

We don't have assessment details for this course yet. Check the university's course page.

Campus & City Life

Student Population
1,610
Total students
Staff Ratio
19:1
Students per staff
International Students
4%
Of student body

Campus at a Glance

City Size
Small city (50k-199k inhabitants)
Climate (indicative)
Mild coastal
Safety Index (indicative)
8.0/10
Transport
Moderate (coach or indirect connections)
Social Scene
Friendly community | Coastal lifestyle | Creative arts scene

Student Life & City (indicative)

  • Plymouth combines solid student nightlife with easy coastal and countryside access.
  • The city has a good range of independent cafés, pubs and cultural venues, with beaches or scenic coastline within easy reach.

What Students Love

  • Beach lifestyle
  • Outdoor & nature activities
  • Active pub & club scene
  • Historic city & heritage

University Stats

Total Students1,610
Student-to-Staff Ratio19:1
International Students4%
Safety Index (indicative)8.0/10

Career & Outcomes

Graduate Employment
60%
Employed after graduation
Avg Starting Salary
£26,070
Average first-year salary
Placement Year
Not offered
Industry work experience

Career Outcomes Overview (indicative)

Photography graduates work as commercial, editorial, documentary or fine art photographers, or in adjacent roles in art direction, photo editing and visual content production across media and advertising.

Summary based on information from the university.

Course source link unavailable.

Top Industries for Graduates

  • Business
  • Healthcare
  • Education

Study Abroad Opportunities

Y

Costs & Living Expenses

Intl. Tuition
£17,500
per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Home Tuition
£10,050
per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Overall Cost of Living (indicative)

Moderate

This location has moderate living costs. Standard student budget recommended.

Estimated Annual Costs

Tuition (International)£17,500per year, Fee 2026-27 · 2027-28 not yet published Official fee page
Tuition (Home)£10,050per year, regulated maximum, 2027-28 Official fee page

Monthly Student Budget (indicative)

Housing£616/mo
Food & Groceries£233/mo
Transport£63/mo
Estimated Monthly Total£1,062
Annual living costs£12,750/yr

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