Photography - BA (Hons) at Anglia Ruskin University

Overview

Explore and experiment with photographic practices on our full-time Photography degree at Cambridge School of Art. Choose to study abroad for one semester in the Netherlands, take part in photography field trips, and get support to find work placements. Be inspired by the study of photographic theory to develop your own unique visual language and become a confident, versatile photographer able to promote your work using professional techniques.

Careers

Our BA (Hons) Photography will help you prepare for work in the photographic, creative and media industries, or for self-employment as a photographer or artist.

Careers events

We hold regular career development events which you can take part in while you’re studying with us. Our recent guest speakers have included Tom Hunter, Jane Hilton, Tim Flach, Hannah Starkey, Carole Evans, Alastair Levy, Mike Crawford and Lillian Wilkie.

Work experience

We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.

You can choose to take up either formal or informal work placements that will help you establish your own professional network, including opportunities such as working for magazines, galleries and photographers.

Around the university you can also take advantage of many opportunities to use and promote your skills, such as working with staff and students to photograph their events, while our dedicated student employment bureau will help you find photographic jobs both in and outside university.

Find out more about our placements and work experience, or the faculty's employability support.