BA (Hons) Professional Photography

Course overview

Our BA (Hons) Professional Photography one-year top-up degree is unique to Scotland. It is delivered in only one academic year and is open to applications progressing from a two-year HND in Photography. The degree is taught at Edinburgh College and validated by Kingston University London.

FUTURE SKILLS embedded in the course curriculum will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate. The course is designed to enable you to further develop your skills in contemporary and commissioned photography, preparing you for a future career within the Creative Industries.

This course is industry-linked and holds accreditation by the British Institute of Professional Photography (BIPP) and is endorsed by the Association of Photographers (AOP).

You will be taught by highly qualified and experienced lecturers in state-of-the-art Edinburgh College photography studios including a drive-in facility suitable for shooting vehicles, advertising, and fashion.  The equipment store contains an extensive range of industry-standard equipment available for loan including top-of-the-range cameras, lenses, and lighting. In-house colour-managed printing is available from our new Focal Point, a purpose-built digital printing and retouching lab. Studios and printing can be booked online. You will receive guest lectures from professionals in the industry and attend our Creative and Tech Futures Day, here you will make essential industry connections for your future career.

This course is benchmarked by the achievements of our graduates, many of whom are multi-award winners in national and international photography competitions. Our successful graduates become employed, self-employed or progress on to postgraduate study. 

Examples of past students' work can be found on Edinburgh College Photography