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If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
Why study this course?
Our Fashion Photography (including foundation year) BA (Hons) is designed to help you build a portfolio of work and gain the necessary skills to begin an undergraduate degree.
It's the ideal choice if you’d like to study photography but don’t meet the necessary requirements for the three-year degree or would like to polish your skills before embarking on more rigorous study. On graduation you’ll be awarded the same title as students on the three-year degree.
Our film and photography courses are ranked second in the UK overall, according to the Guardian University Guide 2026.
Accredited by the AOP
Our Fashion Photography BA degree is accredited by the Association of Photographers (AOP)
Second in the UK
Our film and photography courses are second in the UK overall, according to The Guardian University Guide 2026
Make use of our cutting-edge resources
You'll have access to high-end facilities such as photographic studios and industry standard cameras, film processing suites, black and white and colour darkrooms as well as digital processing suites
Course details
In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:
- at least one A level (or a minimum of 32 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC Subsidiary/National/BTEC Extended Diploma)
- English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)
- a portfolio of work, which will need to be submitted as part of your application (you may also be asked to attend an interview)
We also accept mature students with diverse backgrounds and experiences, and encourage applications from international students with equivalent qualifications.
For details of what to include in your portfolio, please refer to our portfolio guidance for undergraduate courses.
Accreditation of Prior Learning
Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.
If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
Qualification requirements for students applying from outside the UK
For international entry requirements, please visit your country-specific page for detailed information on accepted qualifications and grade requirements.
You’ll be assessed through practical and written coursework assignments throughout your course. There will be no examination and you’ll receive verbal and written feedback on your work and progress.
This degree will open doors for you to enter a photography career within a number of roles, including:
- art director
- fashion and editorial photographer
- freelance photographer
- in-house photographer
- picture editor
- post-production specialist
We currently have three locations in Holloway, Aldgate and Shoreditch. As we evolve as a University, we'll be reviewing the use of these spaces to ensure all our students have access to the facilities and study areas they need to succeed. This means the campus where this course is taught may change over time.
The experience of our students will always be our top priority and we'll notify applicants and students of any changes to their teaching location at the earliest opportunity.
If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply
Taking a foundation year course will prepare you for a bachelor's degree, while having the opporunity to be immersed in an academic environment, witnessing undergraduate students at work.
Studying a foundation year at London Met will enable you to experience life at university. You'll be taught by degree tutors and work in the same environment as undergraduates. The course will allow you to immerse yourself in undergraduate life, with opportunities such as taking part in the end of year Summer Show, supporting undergraduate students on their projects as well as joining in on workshops, lectures and talks with industry specialists.
As part of your university life, you'll have access to societies, sports clubs and membership to the Students Union where you'll meet students from across other disciplines at the University. At London Met you'll have access to the library with our large collection of material and great study spaces. You'll also be able to take advantage of advice and support from the careers department, such as help building your CV.
After completing a foundation year which provides a general introduction to your chosen subject, you'll progress to your chosen subject to study a traditional three-year course.
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees.
Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
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For an insight into what our fashion photography students have been up to, you can also follow their journey on Instagram @fashionphoto_ldnmetarts.
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How to apply
If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.
If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.
When to apply
The University and Colleges Admissions Service UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.
If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.
To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.