About BA (hons) Photography in University of Suffolk

The Photography degree course at University of Suffolk offers students the opportunity to understand and explore in depth the practices, technologies and debates associated with the photographic image.

Students will develop their ability to produce photographic work in a range of media, using techniques that are sensitive to the works context and audience.  Central to the philosophy of the course is an emphasis on producing creative, expressive and risk-taking work, which also engages with critical and theoretical approaches.

Career opportunities

Career opportunities in photography include editorial, documentary, portraiture, advertising, fashion, music, architecture, newspaper, medical, wildlife, police photography, reality based visualisation or computer generated imaging and publishing.

Other areas graduates can move into are fine art practice, picture research, editing and curatorial posts, gallery or project management, technical support and PR.

Entry requirements

IELTS 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components) where English is not the students' first language.