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Photography degrees

Flexible modules, professional practice options and technical workshops mean you will graduate with the skills and subject knowledge ready to embark on your chosen career.

Art and design courses at Brighton are ranked joint 8th in the UK and in the top 100 globally by the QS World University Rankings® 2022

Our links with Photoworks, Brighton Film Festival, Cinecity and Screen Archive South East mean you’ll benefit from guest talks, screenings and workshops with leading photographers, artists and filmmakers.

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I have thoroughly enjoyed studying photography at the University of Brighton. Being able to explore my practice and different mediums within art has helped me grow as a creative. I couldn’t have asked for better technicians, tutors or peers.

Elsie Garner

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Vocational and creative

The University of Brighton has a strong photographic culture demonstrated through the work of our innovative, award-winning graduates who regularly go on to gain recognition in their field. Achievements this year so far include 2021 graduates Jess O’Neill and Joel Goldstein selected for exhibiting at Photo London,  current student Kate Rosewell and graduates Dulcie Wagstaff and Richard Boll among finalists for the Wellcome Photography Prize 2021, graduate Laura Pannack winning the 2021 Sony World Photography Awards and graduate Emma Charles exhibiting at the Museum of Modern Art New York.

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Showcase your work

You'll have the opportunity to exhibit work throughout your course at our on-site exhibition spaces and in the annual University of Brighton Graduate Show.

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Specialist equipment and facilities

Facilities include our digital and analogue photography equipment, photographic studios, photographic computing facilities, traditional colour and black and white processing and dark rooms, and digital print bureau.

What jobs could I do with a photography degree or masters?

As well as using your photography degree to pursue a career as a professional photographer. You could also use your photography skills in related fields such as graphic design, advertising, or media. Here's 10 jobs you could get with a photography degree:

  • Photographer (documentary, fashion, press, commercial)
  • Film/video editor
  • Photojournalist
  • Photo editor
  • Advertising art director
  • Graphic designer
  • Magazine editor
  • Television camera operator
  • Medical illustrator
  • Photography teacher or instructor

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Our degrees in photography

If you'd like to study photography at either undergraduate or postgraduate level, we have a course that's right for you.

Undergraduate degree

  • Photography BA(Hons)

Postgraduate degree

  • Photography MA

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  • Games Art and Design BA(Hons)
  • Digital Games Development BSc(Hons)
  • Media Production BA(Hons)
  • History of Art and Visual Culture BA(Hons)

Related POSTGRADUATE courses

  • (Secondary) Art and Design PGCE

Related subjects

  • Media
  • Film
  • Sound and music

What’s happening at Brighton?

Graduates 2023: Jaime Walker: Photography

Graduates 2023: Jaime Walker: Photography

“Trust your intuition.

Get ready for uni – live event 28 April

Get ready for uni – live event 28 April

Our 2023 online get ready events will help you prepare for university and to meet other students that’ll also be joining this year.

Apply for the Cass Art x Phoenix Studio Award 2023

Apply for the Cass Art x Phoenix Studio Award 2023

Want to win a FREE studio space for a year in central Brighton?

Brighton degree show dates announced for 2023

Brighton degree show dates announced for 2023

The University of Brighton’s graduate shows have been announced for 2023 – the undergraduate shows kick off on 3rd June 2023 and the MA show starts on 7th July.

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