GCE A Level in Photography
at East Lancashire Learning Group, Nelson · other provider
What the college says
Are you an aspiring Photographer or Videographer? Perhaps you are just looking to develop your skills and start building up a portfolio of high-quality work, all whilst having access to industry standard equipment and state-of-the-art facilities. Either way, our A Level Photography course is a diverse and challenging qualification that will provide you with the foundational knowledge and skill set to take forward into a career in the photographic arts. This course offers you the opportunity to explore a wide range of photography aspects, such as portraiture, landscape, still life, documentary, fashion photography and experimental photography.
What you need to get on
3 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4 and 2 at Grade 5, which must include English Language or Literature and Maths at Grade 4.
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
Nelson and Colne College
Scotland Road, Nelson, BB9 7YT
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Nelson
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