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Study photography in England UK - 90 institutions

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  • Abbey DLD College London
    In 2023 100% of students achieved A*– B grades at A-level
    Abbey DLD College London
    United Kingdom
    London
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    20 reviews
    9.3
    from 37600.00 £ / year
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    from 37600.00 £ / year
  • D'Overbroeck's College
    In 2022 - 66% of A Level students achieved A* - A
    D'Overbroeck's College
    United Kingdom
    Oxford
    Currently watching: 8
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    11 reviews
    9
    from 15100.00 £ / term
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    from 15100.00 £ / term
  • ACS Cobham International School
    In 2023 an average IB score made up 35
    ACS Cobham International School
    United Kingdom
    near London
    Currently watching: 10
    Outstanding
    7 reviews
    9
    from 46880.00 £ / year
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    from 46880.00 £ / year
  • The Worthgate School (ex CATS College Canterbury)
    75% of our A-Level students achieved A*-A in 2022
    The Worthgate School (ex CATS College Canterbury)
    United Kingdom
    Canterbury
    Currently watching: 7
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    3 reviews
    8.8
    from 11450.00 £ / term
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    from 11450.00 £ / term
  • CATS College Cambridge
    In 2023 - 98% pupils gained places at their first choice University
    CATS College Cambridge
    United Kingdom
    Cambridge
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    4 reviews
    8.7
    from 14320.00 £ / term
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    from 14320.00 £ / term
  • Bishop’s Stortford College
    In 2023 80% of students achieved A*– B grades at A-level
    Bishop’s Stortford College
    United Kingdom
    near London
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    4 reviews
    8.6
    from 8746.00 £ / term
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    from 8746.00 £ / term
  • Stonar School
    In 2023 60% of A Level students achieved A*- B grades
    Stonar School
    United Kingdom
    Bath
    Currently watching: 7
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    4 reviews
    8.6
    from 12444.00 £ / term
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    from 12444.00 £ / term
  • Brighton College
    The highest ranked co-educational school in the United Kingdom in 2021
    Brighton College
    United Kingdom
    Brighton
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    5 reviews
    8.5
    from 16740.00 £ / term
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    from 16740.00 £ / term
  • Bosworth Independent College
    In 2023 - near 66% of A Level students achieved A*- A grades
    Bosworth Independent College
    United Kingdom
    Northampton
    Currently watching: 8
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    2 reviews
    8.5
    from 30690.00 £ / year
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    from 30690.00 £ / year
  • Rendcomb College
    95% of students successfully enter university
    Rendcomb College
    United Kingdom
    Cheltenham
    Currently watching: 8
    Amazing
    3 reviews
    8.4
    from 9775.00 £ / term
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    from 9775.00 £ / term
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Thanks to high-quality education, the leading universities in Britain are rightfully considered one of the best places to study photography. Studying photography in England will improve technical skills and develop creativity, understanding of society and culture. Students of top photography schools gain valuable experience, make professional connections and enrich their portfolios - all this makes the education of a photographer obtained in the UK very popular.

Education in the field of photography in the UK for international students

Studying photography in England opens up great opportunities for students: there are courses of various durations and difficulties with accents in various directions in photography. So, in Britain you can get education in the most popular areas:

  • Reportage shooting
  • Portrait shooting
  • Fashion shooting
  • Interior shooting.

Students at the beginning of the path to mastering photography, but intend to devote their entire lives to this field, are sent to receive basic education at leading universities in Britain for undergraduate courses. Such programs are the longest and most reliable: years of study at British universities will not be in vain, and the result will be a prestigious diploma, valuable knowledge and experience. The duration of Bachelor's courses will be 3-4 years, the curriculum includes general disciplines and highly specialized areas. The strength of British undergraduate programs is considered practical focus. Students spend a large number of hours in studios participating in various competitions and projects. In addition, students undergo internships in large companies, where they gain real practical experience and, often, employment. Bachelor's programs will allow you to get a BA in Photography degree and acquire valuable professional qualities:

  • Critical and Analytical Thinking
  • Creative flair
  • An ability to find the best working conditions
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent technical skills in photo editing programs, exposure of light and work with equipment.

For example, the prestigious Anglia Ruskin University invites foreign students to a 3-year Bachelor's program in photography, which competently combines theoretical and practical knowledge. The cost of a Bachelor's course will be about 12500 £ per year.

For professional photographers who intend to continue to improve and improve their qualifications, top universities in England have prepared many excellent postgraduate programs. So, 1-2 years, which takes a master's program in Britain, will significantly improve both technical skills and delve into creativity, master a new field or get a narrow specialization. Master's programs are designed to provide students with relevant practical knowledge that would allow them to get a career elevator in the following areas:

  • Composition
  • Aesthetics
  • Technology
  • Equipment.

In addition, masters are taught to be effective, to have flexibility of thinking and developed communication skills - those qualities that will make them competitive in a rapidly changing world. To enter a Master's program students need a Bachelor's degree, work experience of a year and a good portfolio.

You can get a Masters of Arts in Documentary and Photojournalism degree at the University of Westminster, a British university, located in the heart of London. The cost of the programs will be from 10,000 £ per year.

Short university courses are another option of studying abroad, which will significantly save time and money, but will help to gain international experience and master new techniques. A wide variety of programs have been developed for students that are suitable for photographers of different levels of education.

For beginner photographers, Britain has also prepared a lot of interesting things! So for students on the basis of private boarding schools, colleges and universities there is a wide selection of combined programs that will improve not only knowledge of photo art, but also improve language skills.

Speaking about the best educational institutions in Britain, which specialize in studying in the field of art, one cannot but mention the Cambridge School Visual & Performing Arts (CSVPA). Here you will find a wide selection of programs, including summer English courses and an exciting vacation courses. Students of 15-18 years are invited to the summer program of the top college, the cost of training will be from 2350 £ per week.

In addition, high school educational programs with a bias in creativity are popular among foreigners. Within the framework of the British programs, students will be able to obtain high-quality knowledge of photography, master the techniques and skills, as well as receive strong academic training in basic school subjects.

A great example of a private boarding school, which provides an opportunity to receive comprehensive development - King's College. The cost of studying GCSE, A-Level programs will be from 6400 £ per term.

Education in th field of photography in Great Britain - Programs and Tuition Fees

Undergraduate

From 15000 £ / year

Master's degree 

From 16000 £ / year

University preparatory courses

From 15000 £ / year

Short courses for students

From £ 400 / week

Academic camp

From £ 400 / week

Secondary school

From 25,000 £ / year

Basic academic and language requirements in points

International baccalaureate

Not less than 34

A-level

ABB

IELTS

More than 6.5

Best universities in Britain to study photography according to the University ranking 2019

  • Coventry
  • Leeds
  • Middlesex
  • UWE Bristol
  • Edinburgh napier
  • Sunderland
  • Liverpool john moores
  • Nottingham trent
  • Gloucestershire
  • Suffolk
  • Ulster
  • Glasgow
  • Arts Uni Bournemouth
  • Nottingham
  • Westminster
  • Royal holloway
  • Staffordshire
  • Hertfordshire
  • Edinburgh
  • Roehampton

Best communication and media universities in Britain 2025 | Complete University Guide

Rank

Institution

1

Loughborough

2

Lancaster

3

Warwick

4

Strathclyde

5

Sheffield

6

Birmingham

7

Leeds

8

Newcastle

9

King's College London

10

Cardiff

11

Southampton

12

Leicester

13

St Andrews

14

Surrey

15

Royal Holloway, University of London

16

City, University of London

17

Sussex

18

Stirling

19

Liverpool

20

Swansea

21

Keele

22

Glasgow Caledonian

23

West London

24

Queen Mary, University of London

25

Northumbria

26

Bournemouth

27

Nottingham

28

Kingston

29

Salford

30

Coventry

31

York

32

University of the Arts, London

33

Lincoln

34

Edinburgh Napier

35

Kent

36

East Anglia (UEA)

37

Leeds Beckett

38

Birmingham City

39

East London

40

Ulster

41

Nottingham Trent

42

Leeds Trinity

43

Westminster

44

Bath Spa

45

Teesside

46

Roehampton

47

Gloucestershire

48

Portsmouth

49

Manchester Metropolitan

50

Goldsmiths, University of London

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