Overview

Photography HNC (Full time)

The HNC Photography course looks at vocational photographic practice and how to implement it within real-world scenarios. The course covers a range of genres, encouraging exploration into a broad range of disciplines around image creation. Through the use of the cameras’ manual settings, technical application and photographic theory, the HNC Photography course builds ability and confidence whilst promoting independent realisation of projects and tasks to a high standard.

Through the development of personal creative approaches, Students are encouraged and aided in pursuing project ideas independently and network to build industry links for the development of their career path.

  • The course benefits from expert tuition from a working photographer with long-standing industry experience and achievements
  • Healthy mixture of vocational and creative practice taught, with a view to spring boarding students into industry through vocational insights and networks
  • Students learn in a casual environment with contemporary equipment (cameras/lighting/macs/software)
  • Student input is used to generate topics covered

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Important information

No. of contact hours

12 hours per week.

Expected self-study

You will be expected to study in your own time – hours to be confirmed by your tutor.

Regulatory body

Pearson

Course information

Essential

32-48 UCAS points and English language and maths GCSE grade 4 or above.

  • Portfolio of creative work
  • Interview
  • Example of working writing level
  • Dedication

Desirable

Level 3 in a creative specialism.

You will study:

A1: Concept and Development

A2: Creative Project

  • Advertising Photography
  • Documentary Photography
  • Narrative-based Image Making
  • People-based Photography
  • Outdoor Imagery
  • Location Photography Techniques
  • Vocational Practice
  • Self-directed project

Continuous assessment through project completion, questioning strategies and 1-1 discussions.

Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Photography.

Course progression:

  • HND (if HNC is passed)
  • BA Hons (from certain universities)
  • Apprenticeships

Career progression:

  • Photographer
  • Assistant
  • Retoucher
  • Studio Manager

UCAS code

PHCB

SLC code

189559

If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, or  contact info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk.

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Due to the recent parliamentary procedures and Government announcements on student tuition fees we have increased our fees this year by 3.1 %. For any advice and guidance on paying for your tuition fees whilst studying with us, please see details of the financial support and bursaries we offer to support your time with us, or phone 0345 658 8990.

Available Courses
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Starts: 14/09/2026
Type: HE
Length: 1 year
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Fees: ÂŁ7,500.00

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Financial Support

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If you would like to find out more about this or other courses, please use our Livechat below, email info@bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk or call us on 0345 658 8990.