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Photography (Editorial and Advertising) (with Foundation) - BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

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University of Gloucestershire
UCAS CODE: W649

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Park Campus - Cheltenham

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    21-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Why Photography: Editorial and Advertising?

Editorial photography is about creating stories. It’s in magazines, in print or online, it’s content creation for social media, and behind the scenes photography for Films, TV and Brands.Advertising photography promotes, sells, raises awareness for brands, products, services, charities and organisations, in print, magazines, posters, sides of buses, and everywhere online, from social media to banner ads.You’ll become part of our mutually supportive photography and creative community that works across courses and has a fantastic network of alumni all there to encourage the development of your creative practice.Our students create photography and moving image, for editorial and advertising clients from fashion to food, studio to automotive, music to still life, portraits to interiors, so whatever your interests we will help you develop your creativity and learn how to apply this professionally.Our graduates become successful freelancers and get jobs in photography and the wider creative industries.


Why a Foundation Year?

An integrated foundation year is an extra, introductory year at the beginning of the full degree. If you don’t meet the stated entry requirements or you’re returning to education, it could be a great option that enables you to study this course. As well as an introduction to your subject, it will help you to develop valuable study skills, and communication, teamwork and problem-solving techniques, giving you the confidence and skills set you need to progress.


Why University of Gloucestershire?

University of Gloucestershire (UoG) is a vibrant, close-knit and diverse community where small class sizes and dedicated personal tutors ensure students receive guidance and support from day one. UoG has been offering a wide range of degrees, courses and apprenticeships at undergraduate and postgraduate levels since 1847. Alongside our strong support system, guest speakers, networking events and influential partnerships will help you prepare for life after graduation, whether that be in a successful career in your field or onto further study.


Our promises to you

1.


UoG Career Promise

– if you're not in a job 6 months after graduating, we’ll guarantee you 6 months of free support post-graduation should you need it, followed by the offer of a paid internship and lifetime career coaching (eligibility conditions apply).2.


UoG Accommodation Promise

– we guarantee all first-year students’ accommodation on, or near, the campus you’re studying at.3.


UoG Connections Promise

– offering thousands of placements, internships, clubs and societies to help students find their community and build valuable experience and career connections.


After the course

Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 95% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course. Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2024 and based on 2021/22 leavers.


Student life

Application deadline

14/01/2026

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Tuition fees

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£ 17,950per year

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University information

University of Gloucestershire

University of Gloucestershire

  • University League Table

    98th

  • Campus address

    University of Gloucestershire, The Park, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 2RH, England

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Subject rankings

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  • Entry standards

    / Max 185
    114 62%

    76th

  • Graduate prospects

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    59.0 59%

    33rd

    22

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.11 78%

    50th

    23

  • Entry standards

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    111 56%

    54th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    82.0 82%

    6th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.42 86%

    2nd

    15

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