Photojournalism and Documentary Photography BA (Hons)

University of Gloucestershire

**Why Photojournalism and Documentary Photography?**Our Photojournalism and Documentary Photography degree helps you build creative skills to produce engaging visual photo stories, along with professional knowledge and industry contacts for a successful career. You’ll explore how photography can have an impact on peoples lives and how it can be used as a medium for change across the world. With opportunities for placements with organisations such as the Associated Press, Daily Mail, South West News Service, The Sunday Times, Magnum Photos (New York), Photofusion and WaterAid, our graduates stand out from the crowd. You’ll also be able to travel internationally with the course on field trips, previous destinations include - Paris, Berlin, New York, Tokyo and Perpignan, together with UK field trips to London, Derby and Bristol.Be inspired by our lecturers who are professional photographers in their own right, and by guest lecturers from the world of Photojournalism, Documentary, Landscape and Commercial Photography. You will study a range of exciting modules covering not just Photojournalism and Documentary Photography but also Documentary Film Making, Commercial Photography, Self-Publishing, The Darkroom and Exhibiting Photography. You’ll also collaborate with fellow students to edit and publish your best work in an annual newspaper and be given the opportunity to enter The Tom Stoddart Award, our annual print competition judged by Tom Stoddart himself and Canon UK.**Why University of Gloucestershire?**We’ve been using our expertise to support and inspire students since 1847. Join us and you will benefit from professional-standard facilities in the beautiful, historic surroundings of Cheltenham and Gloucester. Our vibrant and tight-knit community of over 10,000 students and staff paired with a wide variety of courses means you will have the best of both worlds – a diverse community of sports clubs, societies and activities while also benefiting from specialist lecturers who value you as an individual. Who Cares? We do. We care about our students and the planet. We listened to what our students value most, turning our prospectus digital and providing opportunities for them to protect the planet and move on to study in an environment that works hard to support future generations. As a result, we’re proud that the University of Gloucestershire has been judged the UK’s most sustainable university.Our students never tire of finding inspiration here in the dynamic county of Gloucestershire, home to over 45 festivals every year, including 2000trees, Wychwood and the world-famous Cheltenham Literature festival. Many students gain valuable skills and experience working at these events alongside their studies.**After the course**Your story with us doesn’t end at graduation. We are proud of our record that 92% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*, and throughout your studies we are committed to working with you to develop your future plan.*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2021 and based on 2018/19 leavers.**Experience an open day**Book yourself a place at a University of Gloucestershire open day at www.glos.ac.uk/BookAnOpenDay. Our open days have been designed to inform you, inspire you, and help you make the right decision about your next step. It’s your chance to see the university for yourself, get a real insight into what we're about and meet your potential course tutors and lecturers. Our friendly student ambassadors will also be on hand to show you round your campus. **To find out more information about this course, visit www.glos.ac.uk/OurCourses, email us on enquiries@glos.ac.uk or call 03330 14 14 14.**