Overview

The Photography programme at Leeds Arts University provides a dynamic environment for students to refine their creative vision and technical expertise. This course encourages innovation and experimentation, allowing practitioners to explore the medium through research-based investigations and critical analysis. Students are supported in resolving their projects into professional outputs such as exhibitions and digital platforms.

Why Photography at Leeds Arts University?

Students benefit from a collaborative environment where they work alongside peers from various postgraduate disciplines. The university provides access to professional-standard photographic equipment, digital print facilities, and fully rigged lighting studios. Academic staff are active practitioners who provide individual supervision and group tutorials to challenge and support your artistic growth.

Tuition Fee Breakdown

International fee: GBP 18900 per year
National fee: GBP 9900 per year

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Syllabus

The curriculum combines specialist subject modules with transdisciplinary core modules focused on research and professional development. Modules may include:

Photographic Practices
Research Methods
Business-related modules
Project Proposals
Live Briefs
Independent Learning

Careers with Photography

The course emphasises the importance of identifying and engaging with specific audiences to ensure a sustained professional career. Graduates are equipped with the skills to work within the wider photographic community and creative industries. Potential career paths include professional photography, exhibition curation, publishing, and roles within digital media platforms.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Positioning

Engaging

Research Methods

Professional Practice

The Dissertation

Final Major Project

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00

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Language

English

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leeds, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

A 2:2 undergraduate UK honours degree or international equivalent

or;

A degree-equivalent postgraduate diploma /professional qualification

Applicants who hold a degree from another discipline or have experiential learning in lieu of a degree that can demonstrate appropriate knowledge and skills may also be considered for entry, subject to an interview and/or the submission of a satisfactory portfolio of work in support of their application.

Your portfolio is an important part of the application process. It is a collection of your work demonstrating how your skills and ideas have developed over time and helps us to evaluate your potential to succeed.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

18900 GBP / year

≈ 18900 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10200 GBP / year

≈ 10200 GBP / year

Additional Details

National Students: Part time - £4,950 / year

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom

637 - 1103 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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