This one year course is designed to improve your photographic skills in a professional and student-driven environment.

You will have the opportunity to test your skills within a choice of supported topic themes which are linked to live projects and industry liaison. The final major project allows for concentration on a specific theme, enabling you to develop a professional portfolio ready for promotion and exhibition.

The practical studio curriculum is supported by theoretical work to underpin your understanding of the context of photography in today’s culture and creative economy. Business studies activities will support your practical understanding of the industry and enable you to develop the business acumen needed to start your own creative business.

This course will start in September 2012, subject to validation. More information will be available in the near future.

Through self-directed work you will concentrate on your core strengths to build a professional portfolio of work.

Commercial Studio Projects will allow you to expand upon practical and technical abilities in studio and location-based projects linked to live clients, industry and commerce.

Critical and Contextual Studies in Photography will support your understanding of photography through historical, cultural and economic dimensions, exploring the work of key practitioners.

Business Start-up in the Creative Industries and Management Studies will allow you to develop sound business awareness to support your business development.

A relevant Photographic HND from one of our partner FE Colleges is required. Suitable applicants will be invited to attend an interview and present a portfolio of work.

Interview/Portfolio Review

Suitable applicants will be invited in with their portfolio for an informal review/discussion with academic staff. This allows students to meet staff, see the teaching environment and allows the School to explore your ambitions through informal discussion. You may also be invited to attend an interview.

* All entry requirements listed here should be used as a guide and represent the minimum required to be considered for entry. Applicants who are made a conditional offer of a place may be asked to achieve more than is stated.

If you are a Scottish resident or EU national you are not liable to pay fees and should apply to SAAS for funding.

Students from other parts of the UK should visit the appropriate website:

• England - www.studentfinanceengland.co.uk
• Wales - www.studentfinancewales.co.uk
  
• Northern Ireland - www.studentfinanceni.co.uk

All course fees are reviewed annually and subject to change.

You must apply online at UCAS - www.ucas.com/apply. 

Once you register and create your username and password, you are guided through the process of applying. After submission, log in to your UCAS Track account and you can see the progress of your application, and view and respond to your offers.

You will gain the skills and confidence that are needed to become a successful self-employed freelance photographer. The fields that are covered will allow you to explore the following: Advertising, Corporate, Food, Fashion and Sport (studio-based and location-based).