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UAL Level 3 Award and Certificate in Photography

at City of Wolverhampton College · college

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate1 yearPart time

What the college says

Alongside specialist photography and digital imaging topics you will also work on projects that develop transferable skills that are relevant to all areas of creative arts and will prepare you for the next career step. Our tutors are practicing photographers and artists and bring current industry practice to the classroom. The course is taught through a range of approaches designed to provide you with the opportunity to develop your technical and conceptual skills.

What you need to get on

To access this course you are required to: Have a Level 2 qualification in photography OR Relevant knowledge and experience of photography Attend an interview and provide examples of your work to demonstrate your suitability for the course In addition, the following would be an advantage: Basic knowledge of using Photoshop Your own digital SLR camera you can use during and outside of lessons, however if you do not have access to this equipment you will be provided with one to use

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

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

  • City Learning Quarter

    1 ST. GEORGES PARADE, WOLVERHAMPTON, WV2 1AZ

    EveningClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 17 September 2026 · WOLVERHAMPTON

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