Photography Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
Course Overview
Photography Level 3 Extended Diploma Full-time
Develop your creative and technical photography skills with this hands-on Photography course. Master studio lighting, documentary techniques, client briefs, and professional editing using the latest Adobe software. Gain experience with DSLR cameras and equipment while building a standout portfolio to kickstart your career in photography. Perfect for aspiring photographers ready to explore styles, refine their craft, and prepare for the industry.
The course includes skills development and reflection, alongside research and implementation of production ideas in a wide range of media including print and interactive. Working on a range of projects including photojournalism, portraits, product and fashion.
You will have access to a high specification photographic studio within the College, but you will also be expected to travel to outside locations to fulfil your briefs.
As part of your course, you will study the following units:
Theory and history of photography
Digital image capture, techniques and editing
Studio and location photography
Documentary photography
Developing a photography portfolio
Located at: Old Mill Lane campus
Course Start: September 2026
Course length: 2 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: PADFXD3P
Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.
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For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk
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If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.
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The course information on this page was last updated 13 February 2026.
