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BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation is a undergraduate Fashion & Textiles course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 4 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 4 years · Full-time · Fashion & Textiles · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress on to a full honours degree at the University of Westminster. Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year in order to progress on to their full honours degree with us. Our foundation year in Art and Design is designed to provide you with an introduction to our range of subject areas, and to prepare you for the discipline of your choice. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Create as part of a full fashion team – work alongside Fashion Design, Fashion Marketing and Fashion Business students to co-develop concepts and produce fashion imagery through real industry-style creative projects. - Cutting-edge facilities – Our extensive photograph, styling and emerging media facilities provide you with everything you need to explore innovative practices, from traditional analogue processes to CGI and digital visualisation. - Learn real-world skills beyond the classroom – We work closely with a wide range of iconic businesses across London to provide the best student experience possible, through visits, networking, and industry-led project work with fashion brands. - Learn with high-profile academics and practitioners in both photography and fashion, bringing together specialist expertise from two of Westminster’s most established creative disciplines. - Photographic pioneers – We have been teaching photography at our institution since 1839, which makes us the first photography school in the world! - Fantastic location – you will enjoy all the benefits of studying at our Harrow Campus – just a 20-minute tube ride from Central London, a global hub for the media and cultural industries. Campus: Harrow, North-West London Duration: 4 or 5 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Graduates of this course are equipped to play a vital role in the fashion photography industry, having developed practical, conceptual, and theoretical skills that foster independent thinking, adaptability, and a strong understanding of professional contexts. The Fashion Photography BA prepares you for a multi-skilled career across contemporary fashion image-making, building creative, digital and strategic skills to support your graduate journey. Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

  • Constructing Photographs (Year 1, Core)
  • Fashion Fundamentals (Year 1, Core)
  • Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (Year 1, Core)
  • Fashion Photography and the Street (Year 1, Core)
  • Creativity and Collaboration for Fashion Marketing (Year 1, Option)
  • Digital Fashion Marketing (Year 1, Option)
  • Promotion & Media (Year 1, Option)
  • Developing a Photographic Voice (Year 2, Core)
  • Work-Based and Placement Learning (Year 2, Core)
  • Fashion Studio Photography (Year 2, Core)
  • CGI and Photography (Year 2, Option)
  • Digital Content Creation (Year 2, Option)
  • Digital Fashion Promotion (Year 2, Option)
  • Fashion Campaign (Year 2, Option)
  • Videography (Year 2, Option)
  • Professional Futures (Year 3, Core)
  • Planning a Campaign (Year 3, Core)
  • Fashion Photography Final Project (Year 3, Core)
  • Emerging Media (Year 3, Option)
  • Fashion Event Management (Year 3, Option)
  • Future Trends and Insight (Year 3, Option)

Careers

  • Art director
  • Commercial photographer
  • Digital content creator
  • Digital marketing producer
  • E-commerce photographer/content creator
  • Editorial photographer
  • Fashion photographer
  • Fashion stylist
  • Magazine editor
  • Media & advertising creative
  • Photography retoucher
  • Photographic artist
  • Picture editor
  • Picture researcher
  • Post-production specialist
  • Social media specialist
  • Studio manager
  • Teacher and lecturer
  • Trend and visual researcher
  • Videographer

Frequently asked questions

How long is BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation at University of Westminster?

BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation takes 4 years (Full-time).

How much does BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation at University of Westminster cost?

The listed tuition fee is £19,000 per year. Fees can change, so confirm the current amount before you apply.

When does BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation start?

Intakes: September.

What level is BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation?

It is a undergraduate course in Fashion & Textiles.

What will I study on BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation?

Modules include Constructing Photographs (Year 1, Core), Fashion Fundamentals (Year 1, Core), Fashion Styling and Creative Direction (Year 1, Core), Fashion Photography and the Street (Year 1, Core), Creativity and Collaboration for Fashion Marketing (Year 1, Option) and Digital Fashion Marketing (Year 1, Option).

What careers can BA (Hons) Fashion Photography with Foundation lead to?

Typical roles include Art director, Commercial photographer, Digital content creator, Digital marketing producer, E-commerce photographer/content creator and Editorial photographer.