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Aberystwyth University

Aberystwyth , Wales ,United Kingdom

BA Photography / Art History

In studying Photography and Art History at Aberystwyth University you will not simply be studying the history of great art and artists, but will create, curate and exhibit your own photographic artwork. Our School of Art is one of the highest-ranking art departments in the UK, situated in a magnificent Edwardian Grade II listed building overlooking Cardigan Bay, where history meets practice and the traditional meets the contemporary. You will have access to an internationally-renowned collection of art and artefacts, comprising some 20,000 prints, photographs, drawings, paintings and ceramics, all housed within our very own government-accredited art museum with its own galleries. Photography and Art History at Aberystwyth University promotes critical thinking and an expansive approach to the study of art history, while furnishing you with an applied knowledge and practical experience of the techniques of photographic image capture and reproduction, ensuring that you graduate with the skills and attributes you will need to flourish in your chosen field.

Intakes

  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 14

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

The Careers Service provides an excellent and supportive service which empowers individual students and graduates to realise their aspirations, make informed life choices and achieve their potential.

Our services to employers provide a direct link to students and graduates to support talent spotting, recruitment and business development opportunities.

The Careers Service is here to help you understand how you can make your university degree, and all the experiences open to you whilst at University, count towards your future career.

Our experienced and professionally qualified staff will help you

  • identify and source useful work experience options
  • recognise the skills your university degree gives you that are valuable to employers
  • plan your possible future career path(s)
  • support you as you make applications to employers
  • assess whether PG study will suit you and help progress your career
  • understand how to set up your own business and begin planning
  • link with employers, alumni and professional bodies to progress your career plans

Offering services on-line, on a one-to-one basis, and through webinars and events we are looking forward to helping you with all aspects of your career journey and your future success.

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Academic:

Standard XII Certificate from recognised central or state board:75 % in year XII Std.

Some courses may have subject specific requirements in addition to the above

English Language:

IELTS Score of at least 6.0 - 6.5 depending on course requirements and level.

OR

70% in English at Year XII std level.

Typical Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff 120 - 96

A Levels BBB-CCC

GCSE requirements (minimum grade C/4):
English or Welsh and Mathematics

BTEC National Diploma:
DDM-MMM

International Baccalaureate:
30-26

European Baccalaureate:
75%-65% overall