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GCE A Level in Photography

at Q3 Academy Great Barr, Birmingham · school or sixth form

Level 3A levelsGCE A level2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

A Level Photography offers a dynamic and creative opportunity to explore the world through the lens. This course is ideal for students who have a passion for visual storytelling and want to develop their technical and conceptual skills in photography. You will learn how to use photographic techniques and processes to communicate ideas, emotions, and narratives effectively. Photography is highly regarded by Higher Education (HE) institutions and employers for nurturing creativity, independent thinking, and problem-solving skills. It is an excellent foundation for careers in the creative industries, including photojournalism, fashion photography, advertising and fine art photography.

What you need to get on

Requires minimum grade 4 in GCSE Art, Textiles or Photography, or a design subject.

How you are assessed

Academic subjects, mostly exams, three or four at once. The traditional route to university.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Q3 Academy

    Wilderness Lane, Birmingham, B43 7SD

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham
  • 1 September 2026 · Birmingham

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