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BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up) Home Study

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BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up)

Home Study course

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Start Date

September 2025

Price

£3,695 (Easy-pay plan available)

Duration

1200 hours total qualification time

Work Placement

Graduates of this course are eligible for a one month work placement with a photography company. All placements are organised through the British Academy of Photography, within the greater London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh areas.

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Study Option
Home Study
Course Level
Level 6 on the FHEQ
Entry Requirements
18 years old or over
A recognised BTEC level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Photography,
If English is not your first language, you must have at least level 5.5 IELTS or the equivalent.
Assessment
16 online practical assignments
Application Process:

We can offer recognition of prior learning at our Academy. Therefore, if you have already obtained a BTEC HND qualification with another institution within the last 5 years, you will require the following documents:
Your e-Portfolio
Course Transcript
Qualification Certificate

Awarding Body
UH
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Photography is awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.

You will be enrolled on a Level 6 top up programme delivered through the British Academy of Photography. This programme is validated, quality assured and awarded through the University of Hertfordshire.  The BA (hons) Level 6 top-up in Photography represents 1200 total learning hours and 120 credits at level 6 (undergraduate degree-level) study.

In this programme, you will develop a specialised knowledge of Photography. You will work closely with a team of subject specialist tutors who will help you to develop advanced academic abilities and a sophisticated professional practice. Throughout your studies, your tutors will provide support, guidance and feedback, allowing you to progress in your studies, build an independent practice or pursue a career in the industry. Designed around 16 assignments that are delivered through 4 distinct topic modules, this degree programme will provide an academic structure to your studies. It will help you to establish your own reputation and distinctive approach to photography.

As a Home Study student, you will have full access to our Online Learning Centre. This is your virtual campus and contains all your course content, learning resources, access to online learning services, tutor support and assessment materials. You will also have access to our popular student forum where tutors and students engage in discussion about course assignments, and share work and feedback.

The programme is aligned with statutory body requirements, such as the QAA Quality Code, QAA Subject Benchmarks, the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ), and Advance HE principles, ensuring an academically rigorous and professionally relevant learning experience. It also adheres to the Herts Learning Approach, (University of Hertfordshire) which emphasises active learning, inclusivity, and a supportive learning community.

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Topics

The BA (Hons) Top-up programme includes 4 compulsory modules of study.
Each module has a completion timeframe of six months.

    • Module 1 - Advanced Practice

    Expand your creative range through conceptual and experimental photography. This module champions a process-led approach, inviting you to test ideas across analogue, digital, mixed-media, and installation practices. You'll embrace creative risk-taking, interrogate conventions, and develop a distinctive visual language grounded in critical reflection. Alongside technical mastery, you'll explore emerging trends and methods, building a portfolio that communicates complex ideas with clarity and impact.

    • Conceptual and Experimental Approaches
    • Analogue, Digital, Mixed Media, and Installation
    • Creative Risk-Taking and Critical Voice
    • Emerging Trends, Techniques, and Processes
    • Portfolio Development and Reflective Practice
    • Module 2 - Dissertation

    Undertake a substantial, self-directed research project in a photographic subject or genre of your choice. With guidance from a supervisor, you'll define a clear research question, build a rigorous methodology, and produce a well-argued dissertation that deepens your specialist knowledge. The module encourages alignment with your major project, ensuring your academic insights directly inform creative practice.

    • Topic Selection and Research Proposal
    • Methodology and Data Gathering
    • Literature Review and Contextual Analysis
    • Academic Writing and Referencing Standards
    • Linking Research to Major Project
    • Module 3 - Major Project Ideation and Development

    Shape a body of work that reflects your interests and career ambitions. Drawing on your dissertation research, you'll define a theme, test concepts, and iterate through structured development. A visual diary documents progress, while critiques refine direction. The module encourages you to push beyond convention, building towards a publication-ready body of work that demonstrates originality and intent.

    • Theme Selection Aligned to Career Goals
    • Research-to-Practice Integration
    • Visual Diary, Iteration, and Critique
    • Pushing Creative and Technical Boundaries
    • Publication Planning and Editorial Flow
    • Module 4 - Major Project Implementation

    Realise your project through a professional exhibition or a publication in book form. You'll plan audience-focused presentations, curate narrative flow, and manage logistics - from production schedules to supplier coordination. Collaboration with stakeholders builds networks and industry readiness, while reflective evaluation strengthens your creative leadership. The result is a confident public-facing outcome with measurable impact.

    • Exhibition Curation or Book Design and Production
    • Audience, Narrative, and Impact Planning
    • Stakeholder Collaboration and Partnerships
    • Project Management, Budgeting, and Logistics
    • Reflective Evaluation and Professional Readiness

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Tutors

All our tutors are photography professionals working in the industry.

This degree aligns with national benchmarks and university standards, ensuring a rigorous, industry-relevant education underpinned by quality and integrity.

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The British Academy of Photography

Our philosophy at the British Academy of Photography is to make high-quality education accessible to all by empowering people to do what they love. Through the power of online and blended learning, our students are able to harness their creativity and practically apply it to succeed in their chosen careers.

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