2026 UCAS Clearing Photography courses

Looking for Photography Clearing opportunities for September 2026?

If you're exploring your options through UCAS Clearing, you can apply for a Photography degree at the University for the Creative Arts (UCA) and begin your degree this September.

Whether you've changed your plans, achieved different grades than expected, or are applying to university for the first time, Clearing gives you another route onto a creative and industry-focused Photography degree.

Find out if you could get a offer to study Photography through Clearing in less than 60 seconds.

Lucy Batchelor, BA (Hons) Photography, UCA Farnham

Photography degrees in Clearing at UCA

UCA's photography degree is designed for every kind of photographer. Most photographers work across several genres, especially early in their careers, such as documentary, portraiture, studio, editorial, events, and commercial. This photography course is built around that reality. You'll develop a specialism you love, while building skills in a range of areas.

You'll present your work in public exhibitions, work on campaigns for real clients. Past and present partners include the National Portrait Gallery and South Hill Park Arts Centre, where students have exhibited and presented work, the Financial Times, photo director runs workshops and portfolio reviews on campus.

Building professional skills in marketing, pricing and contracts all form part of the photography degree, meaning you'll be ready to manage a professional workload and take on freelance jobs once you graduate.

Learn more about our Photography degree

Photography Darkrooms, UCA Farnham

Why choose UCA for Photography?

  • Our award-winning graduates have work displayed internationally
  • Add your name to the list of greats who have trained at UCA, such as Anna Fox, Sunil Gupta, Eileen Perrier, and Mark Harrison
  • UCA Photography graduates have gone on to lead teams at the V&A, the Financial Times and Wallpaper* magazine
  • Facilities include a range of photography studios, black & white darkroom, colour darkroom, print finishing room and digital photography suites
  • Equipment ranges from the rare to studio-standard. Our free equipment hire facility is ran by expert technicians who are ready to advise and support you
Photography studio, UCA Farnham

How to apply to Photography Clearing courses

Every year many students as can you get into Photography through Clearing? And the answer is yes! Many students secure places on Photography courses through Clearing every year.

You may be eligible for an Photography Clearing place if:

  • You've received your results and are looking for available courses
  • You've changed your mind about where or what to study
  • You didn't meet the conditions of your original offer
  • You're applying to university after the main UCAS deadline

Photography applicants may be asked to provide examples of creative work or a portfolio. Our admissions team will explain the current requirements and guide you through the process.

Clearing at UCA

Learn more about Clearing and begin your application today to start your creative journey at UCA this September

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