Best Bachelor’s Degrees in Photography

Why it is here: The 3-year BA (Hons) at Llandaff documents three lighting studios and a wet darkroom; year three includes a 40-credit Contribution module with a final research submission, and entry requires a portfolio review.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want a darkroom degree with a research-based final year.

Why it is here: The BFA documents access to analog, digital and large-format development facilities at the SGW campus and asks for fifteen to twenty black-and-white and/or colour photographs; the degree is 90-120 credits.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants preparing a 15-20 photograph portfolio.

Why it is here: A full-time 3-year BA (Hons) with photographic studios and colour darkrooms with enlargers up to 10x8 inch; exhibitions run throughout the course and end in a graduate show.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want large-format colour darkroom printing.

Why it is here: Black-and-white and color darkrooms, large-format and studio practice are documented, with admission decided by a competitive portfolio review.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants comfortable with a competitive portfolio review.

Why it is here: Photography studios, a digital suite, a loan store and darkrooms are documented, with self-produced exhibitions, industry portfolio reviews and an annual Graduate Show; 3 years full-time or 4 years with placement.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: portfolio requirements are not recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want a placement-year option and a graduate show.

Why it is here: Six photography studios and black and white and colour darkroom suites are documented; applicants provide 5-8 images, and final-year students complete a research project and a major project for public exhibition.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who can present 5-8 images and want a public final exhibition.

Why it is here: A 120-credit, 4-year full-time BFA (Photography concentration) with lighting studios, a film darkroom, digital and print labs, equipment loan and a student-run gallery.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; portfolio requirements are not recorded; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want an art-school degree with equipment loan.

Why it is here: A four-year BFA where students mount solo exhibitions by their third year and must pass a graduation portfolio review; applicants submit a portfolio, artist statement, video introduction and two recommendation letters.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want an exhibition-oriented degree.

Why it is here: A 3-year, 180 ECTS Bachelor of Arts in Photography in Rome with a dark room, photo studio and computer labs; it culminates in a dissertation project simulating a real professional context, and IED is stated to be legally recognized by the Italian ministry (MUR).

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; portfolio requirements are not recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants seeking a recognized Italian first-level academic diploma.

Why it is here: A 126-credit, 4-year BFA at the Brooklyn campus with a black-and-white darkroom, non-silver process studio, 1,000 sq ft digital lab and 1,500 sq ft lighting studio.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; portfolio requirements are not recorded; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want non-silver process facilities.

Why it is here: Traditional darkroom print production and digital workflows are documented, with a Photo Cage equipment checkout and the Red Eye Gallery in the Design Center.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; portfolio requirements are not recorded; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want an analogue and digital mix.

Why it is here: A 4-year (240 credit) bachelor offered full-time and part-time, with full access to the academy workshops including a darkroom.

Limitations: Not documented in the research: no fees are recorded in the research file; portfolio requirements are not recorded; no exhibition or final-project details are recorded; named faculty are not documented.

May suit: Applicants who want a part-time route and shared workshops.