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Photography

UAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art & Design – Photography

Next Open Event · 12th January 4:30pm to 7:00pm

The Level 3 Applied General Diploma will introduce you to the skills needed to enter in to the photography profession. The teaching team are still currently active in the industry bringing with them real life experience and opportunities to the classroom environment.

The course is equivalent to 1.5 A levels.

After this course

UCAS points and university routes

What your grade is worth in UCAS points, and where this course can take you at our university campuses.

UAL Level 3 Diploma

Grade UCAS points
D Distinction 84
M Merit 60
P Pass 36

UCAS points are an estimate. Each university course sets its own entry requirements, and points can change from year to year. Please enquire for full details about a specific course. Points from the UCAS Tariff tables for 2027 entry. About UCAS Tariff points

What You’ll Learn

Course Structure

Students learn to develop and print their own photographs using traditional wet-based darkroom techniques alongside digital skills and techniques.

• Recognise how visual language informs art and design

• Understand visual and contextual research to inform ideas

• Use reflective and evaluative skills to inform own progress and practice

• Plan, develop and present an art and design project

 

How You're Assessed

Assessment Methods

Coursework

Career Destinations

Where This Course Takes You

Photographers, Audio-visual and Broadcasting Equipment Operators

Up to £49,606
/year

Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators operate and assist with still, cine and television cameras, operate other equipment to record, manipulate and project sound and vision for entertainment, cultural, commercial and industrial purposes and operate drones to provide aerial video and photographs.

Artists

Up to £62,653
/year

Artists create artistic works using appropriate techniques, materials and media; design artwork and illustrations; and restore damaged pieces of art.

Glass and Ceramics Makers, Decorators and Finishers

Up to £41,356
/year

Glass and ceramics workers, form, shape, decorate, smooth and polish glassware, earthenware, refractory goods, clay bricks and other ceramic goods.

TV, Video and Audio Servicers and Repairers

Up to £46,589
/year

TV, video and audio engineers install, service and repair domestic television, video and audio appliances.

With further study or experience

Where this course can lead in time

  • Graphic and Multimedia Designers

Your progression pathway

Before this Level 2 or GCSEs
This course Level 3 UAL Level 3 Applied General Diploma in Art & Design – Photography
Khadra

Khadra

UAL Level 3 Diploma Photography

Student Voice

“

I’ve learnt to be more independent and really enjoyed using the studio and editing photos. I plan to carry on with photography. Being at Doncaster College has been great—it’s not just about cameras but also setting up the studio and learning new skills.

For Careers Advisers

Quick Reference Guide

Level

Level 3

Duration

1 Year

Study Mode

Full-Time

Awarding Body

UAL

Ready to Start Your Journey?

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Questions? Call 0800 358 7575