Selection processes – the knowledge you need
Select your subject area below to find out everything you need to know to prepare for your interview or develop your portfolio.
Top tips for healthcare interview success
We are looking forward to meeting you at interview, use the tips below to give you the best chance of success.
Download the healthcare interview success checklist (DOC)
Interview date and time
- Make sure you know your interview date and time and are ready to start.
- You can join up to five minutes early and will be admitted when its your time. If for any reason you are unable to attend please let us know as soon as possible.
- Cancelling your interview with less than 72 hours notice may result in us being unable to offer you an alternative interview.
Equipment, environment and ID check
- Ensure you have access to a computer with working camera and speakers in a suitable space without interruptions to allow you to focus on the interview. The interview is via Microsoft Teams – you will be sent a link to access the interview. Teams allows you to select or blur a background for your interview.
- Have your ID ready to show at your interview.
Values Based Recruitment Framework
- Recruitment for courses in the School of Health and Social Wellbeing is informed by Health Education England's Values Based Recruitment Framework. The purpose of this framework is to ensure that we recruit students whose individual values and behaviours align with the values of the NHS Constitution.
- Make sure you read the framework and that your answers during the interview and any prepared answers demonstrate your understanding of this.
Prepare
Research the relevant profession and professional bodies regulating that area. Here are some useful health and social care resources:
- Health Education England's Values Based Recruitment Framework
- Nursing and Midwifery Code: NMC Code
- Explore health and social care roles
- Learn more about becoming a nurse or midwife
- Information about the NHS constitution
- Information about becoming registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC)
- BASW social media policy
- Professional standards for Social Workers by Social Work England
- Read the Code of Members' Professional Values and Behaviours.
Complete required tasks
If you have been asked to prepare an answer please ensure you do so and stick to any time limits given. This allows you to show us you can understand instructions and work to a deadline.
Have a practice interview
Have a practice interview with friends or family.
Enjoy meeting the team
The interviewing staff are all highly skilled and experienced professionals in their fields, they are passionate about their subject and want to understand your motivation and understanding of the profession. Most importantly they are all friendly, supportive and want you to have a great interview experience.
Draw on your experience
Reflect on relevant experience you have and draw on this in your answers.
Dealing with nerves
We know that it can be nerve wracking and for some it may be your first ever interview. Remain calm, have some water on hand, taking a sip can give you a moment to formulate your answer.
There are no questions designed to trip you up, ask for clarification if needed or ask to move on and return to a question later.
"Overall, it was far less scary than I imagined and made me really excited for starting university."
"Don’t rush to answer every single question, you’ll be given enough time to do so. Think carefully before you answer."
"Remember your interviewer is also human and understands you might be anxious. My interviewer was so lovely and this helped settle my anxiety."
"Research the various areas within the profession, and the skills and qualities required."
Education and Teaching (including Foundation Year)
What do you need to know to shine in an Education and Teaching degree interview? Be yourself and be prepared.
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BA Primary Education (QTS)
As part of the selection process, applicants will be invited to an online interview day designed to assess professional suitability for a career in teaching. The selection process will include a small group interview and a micro-teach session.
On the interview day applicants will be given a literacy and numeracy task to identify any support needs in these areas prior to entry.
Further details will be provided to applicants in advance of the interview.
Art (including Foundation Year)
Find out interview and portfolio requirements for our Art degrees below.
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BA(Hons) Fine Art
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fine Art, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research material.
- Your self-initiated and project work.
We will be looking for students who:
- are self-motivated, engaged and resourceful individuals with commitment, ambition and a desire to learn
- are interested in, and aware of, contemporary art practice and regularly engage with exhibitions, artists and gallery websites
- have an interest in developing a critical perspective on their own work and other artists, involving skills and abilities beyond self-expression
- have the potential to produce innovative art reflecting on contemporary themes.
There is not a set number of works/projects; consider how best to present your range of ideas and works.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Fine Art with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fine Art with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research material.
- Your self-initiated and project work.
We will be looking for students who:
- have an interest in developing a critical perspective on their own work and other artists, involving skills and abilities beyond self-expression
- have the potential to produce innovative art reflecting on contemporary themes.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Illustration
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Illustration, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- Examples of work showing a good level of drawing skills, e.g. life drawings/observational drawings.
- Experimentation with digital and/or analogue (handmade) processes.
- Discuss one piece of work from your portfolio that is important to you and explain the reasons why (you can create a video, audio recording or written response to support this; you do not have to appear in the film).
- In 75 words or less, explain how research and cultural references influence your work.
We will be looking for students who:
- demonstrate a good understanding of what Illustration is
- show evidence of visual thinking and engagement with concepts
- have a curious and individual approach to image making
- submit a creative digital portfolio that best showcases your own work and, importantly, your innovation.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Illustration with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Illustration with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- Examples of work showing a good level of drawing skills, e.g. life drawings/observational drawings.
- Experimentation with digital and/or analogue (handmade) processes.
We will be looking for students who:
- show evidence of visual thinking and engagement with concepts
- have a curious and individual approach to image making
- submit a creative digital portfolio that best showcases your own work and, importantly, your innovation.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Design (including Foundation Year)
Find out interview and portfolio requirements for our Design degrees.
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BA(Hons) Graphic Design
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Graphic Design, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of art and design projects that you have completed recently (please annotate where appropriate).
- We are keen to see your drawings and creative work across a variety of disciplines and media, not just graphic design work.
- Using a font of your choice, write out a statement that you'd be willing to wear on an item of clothing.
We will be looking for students who:
- are self-motivated, engaged and resourceful individuals with commitment, ambition and a desire to learn
- submit a creative digital portfolio that best showcases your own work and, importantly, your innovation
- can show a clear link between your sketchbook/research work and completed works/outcomes. We want to see how you develop your ideas - it's just as important as finished pieces.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Graphic Design with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of art and design projects that you have completed recently.
- We are keen to see your drawings and creative work across a variety of disciplines and media, not just graphic design work.
We will be looking for students who:
- are self-motivated, engaged and resourceful individuals with commitment, ambition and a desire to learn
- submit a creative digital portfolio that best showcases your own work and, importantly, your innovation.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Interior Design
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Interior Design, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recent work that includes both 2D and 3D work such as, drawings and collages.
- Experimentation with digital and analogue (handmade) processes.
- Include annotations and descriptive text or short analytical reflections alongside your portfolio where appropriate.
We will be looking for students who:
- show a genuine interest in interior design and a good understanding of what the subject means to you
- are keen to experiment, have lots of creative ideas and enjoy working with a variety of materials, media and colours, such as observational, experimental, mark making, life drawings, photograph, maquettes and models
- demonstrate how you explore, develop and communicate your ideas – it's just as important as finished pieces.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Interior Design with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Interior Design with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recent work that includes both 2D and 3D work such as, drawings and collages.
- Experimentation with digital and analogue (handmade) processes.
We will be looking for students who:
- show a genuine interest in interior design and a good understanding of what the subject means to you
- are keen to experiment, have lots of creative ideas and enjoy working with a variety of materials, media and colours, such as observational, experimental, mark making, life drawings, photograph, maquettes and models.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Product Design
Advice on submitting a portfolio
Applicants may be asked to provide a 10-20 page online portfolio of their design work. Once we have received the links (URLs) to your portfolio, Product Design lecturers will review your application and portfolio.
We may also ask applicants for a telephone interview, to discuss their applications and portfolios in more detail.
What to include in your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a selection of your artwork, drawings, sketchbook pages, photographs, models, design work, etc that reflect the range of your abilities, your creative process, and your interest in the course that you have applied for. Your portfolio should include finished work, and also work in progress to show your working process, such as sketchbook work or development sheets. It should include an introduction or cover page. Then the first project should be your best or most recent work. It should definitely include hand drawing; both observational and ideation sketching. You can include you course work, sketchbooks, photographs, drawings, paintings, models, prototypes, sculptures, digital artwork, websites, links to videos anything that supports your application.
Your portfolio is likely to be made up predominately of the Art or Product Design projects you have undertaken on your current or most recent course of study. We are also very interested in seeing projects, interests and passions outside of your school work. It should visually communicate who you are, show what excites and interests you, what you consider to be good design, and why. Staff are interested to see how your ideas and development work, these show how you think, much more than just the finished design. If you feel you need some extra content, you could set yourself a one-hour design challenge.
In general a portfolio is about visual communication rather than written communication. Try to minimise writing; where necessary add a title, and a few sentences for each image, explaining the project to a viewer. Presentation is very important, a portfolio should be well organised, clear and well presented. It should showcase approximately 10-15 projects spread over 15-20 pages (equivalent to A3 or larger pages).
Your portfolio should show a high level of commitment to your studies and evidence of fundamental design skills. We are looking for enthusiasm for your chosen subject, strong visual communication skills, evidence of problem-solving, clear working procedures showing the development of your ideas, experience in a range of different media and materials - 2D and 3D, and an awareness of contemporary designers and the history of design. For more advice and examples, ask your current teacher or lecturer for assistance and web search keywords such as 'Product Design portfolios' 'Industrial Design portfolios' or 'how to make a product design portfolio'. Please don't feel intimidated by the high levels of skill and design ability shown in professional portfolios online, we don't expect applicants to match professionals as that's what you come to university to learn. It takes a lot of time to prepare a good design portfolio and making one is a great learning opportunity; it showcases your ability and is very rewarding.
BA(Hons) Product Design Technology
Advice on submitting a portfolio
Applicants who do not meet our standard entry requirements may be asked to provide a 10-20 page online portfolio of their design work. Once we have received the links (URLs) to your portfolio, Product Design lecturers will review your application and portfolio.
We may also ask applicants for a telephone interview, to discuss their applications and portfolios in more detail.
What to include in your portfolio
Your portfolio should be a selection of your artwork, drawings, sketchbook pages, photographs, models, design work, etc. that reflect the range of your abilities, your creative process, and your interest in the course that you have applied for. Your portfolio should include finished work, and also work in progress to show your working process, such as sketchbook work or development sheets. It should include an introduction or cover page. Then the first project should be your best or most recent work. It should definitely include hand drawing; both observational and ideation sketching. You can include you course work, sketchbooks, photographs, drawings, paintings, models, prototypes, sculptures, digital artwork, websites, links to videos anything that supports your application.
Your portfolio is likely to be made up predominately of the Art or Product Design projects you have undertaken on your current or most recent course of study. We are also very interested in seeing projects, interests and passions outside of your school work. It should visually communicate who you are, show what excites and interests you, what you consider to be good design, and why. Staff are interested to see how your ideas and development work, these show how you think, much more than just the finished design. If you feel you need some extra content, you could set yourself a one-hour design challenge.
In general a portfolio is about visual communication rather than written communication. Try to minimise writing; where necessary add a title, and a few sentences for each image, explaining the project to a viewer. Presentation is very important, a portfolio should be well organised, clear and well presented. It should showcase approximately 10-15 projects spread over 15-20 pages (equivalent to A3 or larger pages).
Your portfolio should show a high level of commitment to your studies and evidence of fundamental design skills. We are looking for enthusiasm for your chosen subject, strong visual communication skills, evidence of problem-solving, clear working procedures showing the development of your ideas, experience in a range of different media and materials - 2D and 3D, and an awareness of contemporary designers and the history of design. For more advice and examples, ask your current teacher or lecturer for assistance and web search keywords such as 'Product Design portfolios' 'Industrial Design portfolios' or 'how to make a product design portfolio'. Please don't feel intimidated by the high levels of skill and design ability shown in professional portfolios online, we don't expect applicants to match professionals as that's what you come to university to learn. It takes a lot of time to prepare a good design portfolio and making one is a great learning opportunity; it showcases your ability and is very rewarding.
Drama, Acting and Performance
Find out interview requirements for our Drama, Acting and Performance degree.
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BA(Hons) Drama, Acting and Performance
Applicants may be invited for an individual online interview.
Further information will be provided in advance of the interview.
Fashion (including Foundation Year)
Find out interview and portfolio requirements for our Fashion degrees.
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BA(Hons) Fashion Communication
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fashion Communication, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recently completed works/outcomes that may include photography, film, styling, graphic design, visual experimentation, drawing and/or collage.
- Include only what you consider to be your strongest completed works/outcomes, rather than everything you have ever produced.
- Discuss a piece of work that you would potentially like to make and the reasons why (you can create a video, audio recording or written response to support this; you do not have to appear in the film).
We will be looking for students who:
- have an interest in designers, brands, image makers and change makers and a good understanding of what fashion communication means to you
- show how you develop and communicate your ideas through a project
- address key issues facing the fashion industry
- demonstrate how you have engaged with campaigns, editorials or advertorials
- have active social media sites - if you have any, add these links to your portfolio too (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok..).
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Fashion Communication with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fashion Communication with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recently completed works/outcomes that may include photography, film, styling, graphic design, visual experimentation, drawing and/or collage. Include only what you consider to be your strongest completed works/outcomes, rather than everything you have ever produced.
We will be looking for students who:
- have an interest in designers, brands, image makers and change makers and a good understanding of what fashion communication means to you
- show how you develop and communicate your ideas through a project
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recent work that includes drawings, collages, photography and experimentation with ideas, surfaces and materials.
- Five drawings in any media, scale or materials of the following items from your wardrobe: a pair of shoes; a piece of knitwear; a shirt; a piece of denim clothing and a coat. Use your drawings to demonstrate your ability to capture the 'essence' of the garment through different approaches to mark-making and drawing styles. Try to capture and communicate the materials, the fluidity and movement of the fabric, texture, surface, colour, pattern, trimmings and any fastenings.
We will be looking for students who:
- are keen to experiment, have lots of creative ideas and enjoy working with a variety of materials, media and colours
- show what interests you about fashion textiles and what the subject means to you. This might be ideas for shape and form on the body, or surface, colour and pattern work
- include work that reflects your interests and gives us an idea of how you are approaching the subject.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Fashion Textiles with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- A range of recent work that includes drawings, collages, photography and experimentation with ideas, surfaces and materials.
We will be looking for students who:
- are keen to experiment, have lots of creative ideas and enjoy working with a variety of materials, media and colours
- show what interests you about fashion textiles and what the subject means to you. This might be ideas for shape and form on the body, or surface, colour and pattern work.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Filmmaking, Animation and Photography
Find out interview and portfolio requirements for our Filmmaking, Animation and Photography degrees.
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BA(Hons) Animation
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. The portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and supports your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Animation, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- Drawings from imagination: original illustrations, designs and characters (these can be photographs of physical work or digital work).
- Drawings from life: figure and animal drawings, spaces, places and objects.
- Design for screen: sequential art, storyboards, set, layout, character sets, thumbnail boards.
- Model making: digital 3D, physical 3D, sculptures, photographs or screen grabs of work in progress and completed work.
- Discuss one piece of work from your portfolio that is important to you and explain the reasons why (you can create a video, audio recording or written response to support this; you do not have to appear in the film).
We will be looking for students who:
- include some Animation work examples, if possible, but not essential
- include 25-30 images in total across your portfolio
- showcase a collection of work that is lively, colourful, original, and represents your artistic development that shows your desire to study Animation
- include types of work that adds interest to your application, e.g. comics, zines, collaborations, short films, GIFs, music and self-motivated work
- have active social media sites – if you have any, add these links to your portfolio too (Instagram, YouTube, TikTok..).
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Animation with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. The portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and supports your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Animation with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- Drawings from imagination: original illustrations, designs and characters (these can be photographs of physical work or digital work).
- Drawings from life: figure and animal drawings, spaces, places and objects.
- Model making: digital 3D, physical 3D, sculptures, photographs or screen grabs of work in progress and completed work.
We will be looking for students who:
- include 15-20 images in total across your portfolio
- showcase a collection of work that is lively, colourful, original, and represents your artistic development that shows your desire to study Animation
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Filmmaking
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. Your portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Filmmaking, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- Examples of films, creative writing, record sound, photographs, scripts, graphic design work, and/or artwork (between 5–10 examples).
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- Caption your work so that we're clear about its context and your role in its creation – you may want to include any artists or genres you have been influenced by.
- Include a 100-word pitch for either a fiction film or documentary that you would potentially like to make. This should be an original idea, referring to other films, TV or online projects where appropriate.
We will be looking for students who:
- are self-motivated and committed to producing highly creative work
- demonstrate how you explore, develop and communicate your ideas – it's just as important as finished pieces
- show us what excites you about making a film and who has influenced you (we will not be looking at the production standards of your work).
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Photography
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. The portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and supports your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Photography, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- You can include single images that work in isolation, but we are keen to see images that work as short sequences to give us an impression of how you resolve your ideas through a creative process.
- Show how you visually explore your ideas, include examples of working in other media that might be finished or developmental in nature. This might be drawings, short films, or another kind of creative practice.
- Discuss one piece of work from your portfolio that is important to you and explain the reasons why (you can create a video, audio recording or written response to support this; you do not have to appear in the film).
We will be looking for students who:
- include 25-40 images
- show a selection of your work that best reflects your approach to photographic practice and wider creative process (including your developmental work)
- are self-motivated and committed to producing highly creative work
- are ambitious and have a desire to learn through experimentation
- are interested in forms of visual/photographic practices and how they interact with contemporary ideas and themes
- are keen to engage with ideas and photography in external spaces such as exhibitions, podcasts or magazines/journals and books.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.
Applicants may be invited for an online interview, if we have any further questions about your portfolio.
BA(Hons) Photography with Foundation Year
Digital portfolio
Applicants are required to submit a digital portfolio for review. The portfolio should be a selection of your work that reflects the range of your abilities, your creative process (including your developmental work), and supports your interest in the course.
For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our digital portfolio advice video.
For BA(Hons) Photography with Foundation Year, we suggest you include the following in your portfolio:
- A selection of work/ideas from notebooks/sketch books/research materials.
- You can include single images that work in isolation, but we are keen to see images that work as short sequences to give us an impression of how you resolve your ideas through a creative process.
We will be looking for students who:
- show a selection of your work that best reflects your approach to photographic practice and wider creative process (including your developmental work)
- are ambitious and have a desire to learn through experimentation
- are interested in forms of visual/photographic practices and how they interact with contemporary ideas and themes.
Decisions will be made primarily on the work and the ideas that you present in your portfolio.