BA (Hons)

Photography

Learn more about studying Photography as an international student.

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Key facts

  • Degree type
    Bachelor's
  • Duration
    3 years
  • Delivery method
    On campus
  • Pace
    Full-time
  • Annual tuition fee
    19,330GBP
  • Start date
    Sep
  • University ranking
    Not ranked

Program overview

What Bath Spa University says about their program:

Photography at Bath Spa University gives you space to explore, actively enquire, challenge and define the role of the photographic image. We’re committed to teaching the craft of photography. Analogue techniques are thoroughly explored and equip you to engage more proficiently with digital methods. We explore the ways in which digital technological change impacts on photography, and we also fully utilise new technologies.

The curriculum is broad, with an emphasis on practical learning. Content is delivered by a team of full-time and visiting specialists who are active practitioners and researchers in the field.

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Admission requirements

Undergraduate academic requirements

  • IB Diploma at 28 points (minimum)
  • 3 A levels at grades BBB-BCC
  • Other international qualifications to an equivalent standard
  • Country-specific requirements

These are the general requirements for students from all countries. You can either apply if you meet these requirements or those specific to your country.

Postgraduate academic requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree with honours and a good passing grade from an internationally recognised university or Higher Education institution
  • Other international qualifications to an equivalent standard will also be considered

These are the general requirements for students from all countries. You can either apply if you meet these requirements or those specific to your country.

English proficiency

Undergraduate:

  • IELTS

    6.0 overall (no band below 5.5)

  • TOEFL iBT

    72 (minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing)

  • PTE Level B2

    51

  • LanguageCert International ESOL

    B2 Communicator with at least 33 (minimum 25 in each component)

  • KITE

    426 (Main Flight) with all four components at 396

Postgraduate:

  • IELTS

    6.5 or 7 depending on program

  • TOEFL iBT

    75 (minimum 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking, and 17 in Writing)

  • PTE Level C1

    58 or 67 depending on program

  • LanguageCert International ESOL

    B2 Communicator with at least 38 (minimum 33 in each component)

  • KITE

    459 (Main Flight) with all four components at 396

English proficiency waivers

  • A national of a majority English speaking country

Documents required

Undergraduate

  • Copy of passport
  • Transcript and Diploma
  • Transcript and Diploma translations
  • English Proficiency test
  • Personal statement
  • Academic or professional reference

Postgraduate

  • Copy of passport
  • Transcript and Diploma
  • Transcript and Diploma translations
  • English Proficiency test
  • Previous UK visas (if applicable)
  • Academic or professional reference
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Scholarships at Bath Spa University

  • Bath Spa Africa Regional Scholarship

    Official page

    Bath Spa University offers an automatic international scholarship of GBP 2000 to applicants from Africa enrolling on a three-year undergraduate programme at a Bath campus for 2026/2027. Applicants must have accepted an offer and meet the published course and regional eligibility conditions. The current course application deadline is 3 August 2026.

All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the university's official scholarship page for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.

Fees

Our tuition fees vary according to the type of degree programme you study, your mode of study and where you study.

Tuition fees

  • Undergraduate tuition

    from £15,750 to £18,700 per year

  • Postgraduate tuition

    from £10,605 to £17,760 per year

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What is the cost of living near Bath Spa University?

Category Cost  (in British Pound Sterling)
Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre£1,218
Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre£932
Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse)£151
Internet (60 Mbps unlimited)£32
Mobile phone plan (data + calls)£13Range: £10 to £25· Bath average
Monthly public transport pass£92
Monthly grocery basket£114
Books and study supplies (monthly)£20
Coffee shop drink£4
Cinema or cultural event ticket£12
Gym membership£34

Indicative monthly costs per person.

Data sourced from livingcost.org (Crowdsourced), numbeo.com (Crowdsourced) and savethestudent.org (Editorial estimate).

Visa requirements for Bath Spa University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.