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UAL Level 3 Diploma in Photography

EKC Canterbury College

New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AJ

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Canterbury College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Low Availability

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College*
  • EKC Canterbury College*
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College*
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Enhance your understanding of the artistic medium of Photography with this specialised Level 3 course. Learn creative and technical photography skills with our professional industry-standard equipment.

Course Details

You will learn a range of analogue and digital photographic skills that utilise traditional and digital techniques and processes, through location and studio-based assignments.

Units on this course include:

  • The Creative Process
  • Developing a Creative Practice
  • Responding to a Set Brief
  • Researching a Specialist Industry Practice
  • Specialist Technical Skills Development
  • Specialist Creative Outcome

You will also complete contextual assignments, bringing theory together with your practical projects.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

On the course, you will grow your professional portfolio and submit sketchbooks for your assignment which will be assessed against the unit criteria.

Your next steps...

Progress to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious art schools across the country and the world.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in the art industry.


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