Photography Degrees
USW Photography and Documentary Photography courses have a reputation for excellence within industry
Everything you need within our incredible facilities including studios, equipment and digital labs
Taught by world-leading photographers and photojournalists for over 100 years
Students and alumni have worked with The National Trust, Samsung UK, The New York Times and National Geographic
PHOTOGRAPHY DEGREES
Capturing Tomorrows
Do you see life differently to other people? Can you capture moments and tell stories in a single image? If so, you could join the ranks of our graduates who work as professional photographers and photojournalists worldwide.
With courses in Photography and Documentary Photography, USW has gained a national and international reputation for excellence. We’ve taught Photography for over 100 years, and our Photography / Documentary Photography courses are widely regarded as world-leading.
You’ll find world-class photography studios on campus and a community of passionate people engaged in shaping the future of visual culture.
USW’s European Centre for Documentary Research provides a focus in Wales for high quality research in photography and film.
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Photo credit: Laurie Broughton, BA (Hons) Documentary Photography Student
Great Facilities
We have two large photography studios and specialist technical support on-site with expertise in lighting and set up, so you'll have all you need for a professional photography shoot. We also have two digital labs - one to scan and process images and the other for printing.
Taught by Experts
You will be taught by world-leading photographers, photojouranlists, writers and curators through a series of lectures, seminars and technical workshops which will encourage you to develop new ways of thinking about your practice.
Unique Opportunities
From study exchange schemes, travelling overseas or working with industry. Photography students and alumni have worked with companies including Wyatt-Clarke+Jones, the National Trust & Samsung UK. Documentary Photography students and alumni have worked with prestigious news agencies, including The New York Times, National Geographic and Time Magazine.
Photography Courses
Find a course
USW have been teaching photography for over 100 years and our course, the only course in Wales officially accredited by The Association of Photographers (AOP), is one of the most highly regarded and forward-thinking in the UK. Our contemporary course gives you the opportunity to explore all aspects of photography, including art and commercial applications.
To study documentary is to study life. On our course, we will teach you how to tell important, complicated visual stories which represent your passions and concerns for the world in which you live.
BA (Hons) Documentary Photography
Gain an insight into student, Laurie Broughton's creative process and experience on the course.
The MA Documentary Photography course challenges you to explore definitions of Documentary Photography by embracing a wide range of practices, while working through real world engagement with social and political issues.
We also offer a Masters by Research and PhD in Photography.
STUDENT WORK
Putting the spotlight on our students
Each year we take time to celebrate the work of our Faculty of Creative Industry students through a festival called 'Gradfest'.
This dedicated festival is home to project work, blogs, videos, social posts and so much more from our Photography students.
Students from across the university have the opportunity to showcase their work to the masses and take pride in doing so.
Take a look at what our students have worked on over the past year by viewing the Gradfest 2022 Photography website page.
Photo credit: Elliw Higham, BA (Hons) Photography Student
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Cardiff is a modern capital city that will surprise you.
It’s the UK’s fastest growing major city and has been multicultural and cosmopolitan from the start. Here, you’ll find an amazing quality of life, more green space per person than any UK city, and fantastic people.
Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover. From shopping and live sport to music, arts and history, there’s something for everyone and great company to do it with.
Cardiff is a popular student city that knows how to enjoy itself. Wherever you turn, you’ll find somewhere to eat, drink or dance the night away.
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Join us at an open day or live event and discover the opportunities waiting for you at the University of South Wales.
You'll have the chance to explore our campuses at Cardiff, Newport or Pontypridd, meet academic staff and current students, learn about life at USW and student money, and take part in interactive activities related to your course.
For those who can't attend an on-campus event, we run online and on-demand events. There's plenty of ways to discover what USW is all about.
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