Photography
Basic Information
- Course ID
723e1a84-12fe-9c47-8318-27a1d12f657c- Option ID
a039228f-69f6-4af8-92c6-edb0d90e7ef6- Provider
- Gloucestershire College
- Type
- undergraduate
- Academic Year
- 2026
- Source
- ucas
- Created
- 2/25/2026, 2:33:33 PM
- Updated
- 3/28/2026, 9:56:16 AM
Other Options for this Course
No other options
Listing Data (Raw)
{
"id": "a039228f-69f6-4af8-92c6-edb0d90e7ef6",
"duration": {
"quantity": 1,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "3a43c508-1360-325c-e34f-46a71175850c",
"url": null,
"name": "Cheltenham",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "Princess Elizabeth Way",
"line2": "",
"line3": "",
"line4": "Cheltenham",
"region": {
"id": "30",
"caption": "South West England",
"mappedCaption": "South West England"
},
"country": {
"id": "101",
"caption": "England",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 51.9024058951,
"postcode": "GL51 7SJ",
"longitude": -2.1165637772
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 51.9024058951,
"longitude": -2.1165637772
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "C",
"googleMapsUrl": null,
"googleMapsParams": null,
"locationCategory": {
"id": "10000",
"caption": "Main Site",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"geoLocationString": "51.9024058951,-2.1165637772"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"durationRange": null,
"outcomeQualification": {
"caption": "Higher National Certificate - HNC"
},
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "DD",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "P",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1230,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "T Level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "48 points",
"requirements": "Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement."
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "P: 45 credits",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "PPP",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
}
],
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48
}
}
Detail API Response (Raw)
{
"course": {
"id": "723e1a84-12fe-9c47-8318-27a1d12f657c",
"cpdFlag": false,
"options": [
{
"id": "a039228f-69f6-4af8-92c6-edb0d90e7ef6",
"status": {
"published": true,
"availableForApplication": true,
"applicationStatusSummary": "Available to Apply",
"acceptingApplicationsMessage": null,
"notAcceptingApplicationsMessage": null
},
"cycleId": null,
"modules": "Core Mandatory Modules (Year 1)\n- Photographic Techniques \n- Visual communication in Art and Design\n- Ideas generation and development in Art and Design\n- Studio Practice in Photography \n- Contextual and cultural referencing in art and design\n\nOptional Modules (Year 1)\n- Darkroom practice in photography\n- Professional practice in art & design\n- Fashion photography\n- Photographic material, techniques and technology.",
"deadline": {
"id": "jan15",
"caption": "14 January",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"duration": {
"quantity": 1,
"durationType": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Years",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"features": {
"accelerated": false
},
"location": {
"id": "3a43c508-1360-325c-e34f-46a71175850c",
"url": null,
"name": "Cheltenham",
"ukprn": null,
"address": {
"line1": "Princess Elizabeth Way",
"line2": "",
"line3": "",
"line4": "Cheltenham",
"region": {
"id": "30",
"caption": "South West England",
"mappedCaption": "South West England"
},
"country": {
"id": "101",
"caption": "England",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 51.9024058951,
"postcode": "GL51 7SJ",
"longitude": -2.1165637772
},
"isDefault": false,
"geoLocation": {
"latitude": 51.9024058951,
"longitude": -2.1165637772
},
"tefCodeType": null,
"locationCode": "C",
"googleMapsUrl": "https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?zoom=10&size=2048x600&scale=2&markers=size:tiny%7Ccolor:red%7C51.9024058951,-2.1165637772&key=AIzaSyDAC7vZWEFNPF6GFUZvXfO5PRDxdEC0Gc0&signature=aCyaupevzsy1XEmav0rOUOgmP74=",
"googleMapsParams": "51.9024058951,-2.1165637772",
"locationCategory": {
"id": "10000",
"caption": "Main Site",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"geoLocationString": "51.9024058951,-2.1165637772"
},
"startDate": {
"date": "09/2026",
"nonSpecific": false
},
"studyMode": {
"id": "3",
"caption": "Full-time",
"mappedCaption": "Full-time",
"excludedSchemesForApplication": []
},
"applyCycle": "2026",
"courseFees": [],
"courseType": null,
"entryPoints": [
{
"caption": "Year 1",
"isDefault": true,
"entryPointId": 1,
"minOptionDurationYears": 0
}
],
"durationRange": {
"max": null,
"min": null
},
"admissionTests": [],
"subjectOptions": [],
"useDefaultFees": false,
"providerApplyUrl": "https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/",
"assessmentMethods": null,
"entryRequirements": null,
"internalReference": null,
"providerCourseUrl": "https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and-departments/course-details/AM122171/art-and-design-(photography)-hnc%2fhnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fCourseSearch%2fCourseSearchByFilter%3frestore%3dtrue",
"professionalBodies": [],
"qualificationLevel": {
"id": "RQF_4",
"caption": "RQF Level 4",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"subjectToValidation": false,
"outcomeQualification": {
"id": "47171",
"caption": "Higher National Certificate - HNC",
"mappedCaption": "HNC or CertHE"
},
"deferredEntryDisallowed": false,
"additionalFeeInformation": "Gloucestershire College Tuition Fee and Financial Support page:\nhttps://www.gloscol.ac.uk/student-and-parent-guide/financial-support/loans-and-other-financial-support/",
"academicEntryRequirements": {
"noRequirements": false,
"qualifications": [
{
"summary": {
"offer": "DD",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 2,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "A level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "P",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 1230,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "T Level"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "48 points",
"requirements": "Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement."
},
"priority": 1,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "UCAS Tariff"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "P: 45 credits",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 5,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Access to HE Diploma"
},
{
"summary": {
"offer": "PPP",
"requirements": ""
},
"priority": 4,
"notAccepted": false,
"qualificationName": "Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)"
}
],
"furtherInformation": "Gloucestershire College welcome any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements. Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at the College’s discretion. All queries regarding course entry criteria including the equivalency of qualifications and exceptional extenuating circumstances should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through applications@gloscol.ac.uk.",
"ucasTariffPointsMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsMin": 48,
"contextualInformation": null,
"contextualInformationUrl": null,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMax": 48,
"ucasTariffPointsDisplayMin": 48,
"providerEntryRequirementsUrl": "https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and-departments/course-details/AM122171/art-and-design-(photography)-hnc%2fhnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fCourseSearch%2fCourseSearchByFilter%3frestore%3dtruehnc%2fhnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fCourseSearch%2fCourseSearchByFilter%3frestore%3dtrue"
},
"additionalEntryRequirements": [
{
"details": "To study Higher Education at Gloucestershire College, normally applicants will be required to have GCSE English and Mathematics grade 4 (C) or above or have comparable/equivalent qualifications.",
"additionalEntryRequirementType": {
"id": "7",
"caption": "Other",
"mappedCaption": null
}
}
],
"englishLanguageEntryRequirements": [
{
"score": null,
"result": {
"id": "levelb2",
"caption": "Level B2",
"mappedCaption": "Level B2"
},
"resultDetails": null,
"additionalInformation": "",
"englishLanguageRequirement": {
"id": "4",
"caption": "Cambridge English Advanced",
"mappedCaption": "Cambridge English Advanced"
}
},
{
"score": 5.5,
"result": null,
"resultDetails": null,
"additionalInformation": "Across all skills.",
"englishLanguageRequirement": {
"id": "1",
"caption": "IELTS (Academic)",
"mappedCaption": "IELTS (Academic)"
}
},
{
"score": 53,
"result": null,
"resultDetails": null,
"additionalInformation": "",
"englishLanguageRequirement": {
"id": "2",
"caption": "TOEFL (iBT)",
"mappedCaption": "TOEFL (iBT)"
}
}
],
"minimumAcademicEntryRequirements": null,
"subsequentYearsEntryRequirements": null,
"amsApplicationConfigurationOptions": {
"useAscii": false,
"hasNoVacancies": "False",
"customQuestions": [],
"vacancyStatuses": [
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eu",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eu"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "wales",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "wales"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "eng",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "eng"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "int",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "int"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "scot",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "scot"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "ni",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "ni"
},
{
"status": null,
"domicile": "roi",
"hasVacancies": true,
"flattenedVacancy": "roi"
}
],
"hasRestrictedVacancies": "False",
"hasRestrictedEligibility": false,
"restrictedEligibilityUrl": null,
"restrictedEligibilityInfo": null,
"useEnhancedCriminalConvictionCheck": false,
"notAcceptingInternationalApplications": "False"
},
"englishLanguageEntryRequirementInformation": {
"urlField": "https://www.gloscol.ac.uk/courses-and-departments/course-details/AM122171/art-and-design-(photography)-hnc%2fhnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fCourseSearch%2fCourseSearchByFilter%3frestore%3dtruehnc%2fhnd/?BackToSearchURL=%2fCourseSearch%2fCourseSearchByFilter%3frestore%3dtrue",
"urlDescription": "English Language Requirements - GC Website",
"furtherInformation": "The College also accepts a range of international English qualifications and English language tests that demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency. The ability to demonstrate the required level of proficiency in English and Maths, through an appropriate assessment at the College’s discretion may be considered. All course offer decisions are based on an applicant's individual circumstances and the College will approach each application on a case by case basis."
}
}
],
"suggest": "Photography. Gloucestershire College. Photography. Commercial Photography",
"summary": "Both digital and film-based photography are essential areas of visual language. The course focuses on the development and extension of existing skills and knowledge in the production of photography for digital media and print.\n\nThere is an option to do a level 4 HNC in one year.\n\nDuring the course you will be encouraged to develop both creative skills and individual style. The course will also encourage the development of commercial skills and knowledge.\n\nStudies may include a variety of techniques that may include -\n\nPhotographic Techniques\nVisual Language\nSilver-based Imaging\nDigital Imaging\nStudio Photography\nLocation Photography\nCritical Paper\nSpecialist Practice\nIndependent Practice\nProfessional Development ",
"atasFlag": false,
"contacts": [
{
"id": "098e22b9-a762-848b-f3d5-d92f4faa000b",
"fax": "",
"email": "applications@gloscol.ac.uk",
"phone": "0345 155 2020",
"title": "Gloucestershire College Admissions",
"isDefault": true,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": false,
"clearingUrl": null,
"enquiryLink": {
"url": null,
"caption": null
},
"availability": null,
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
},
{
"id": "d4a99c64-428a-44bd-bf4d-fe3f9377d550",
"fax": null,
"email": "applications@gloscol.ac.uk",
"phone": "01242532008",
"title": "Admissions Department",
"isDefault": false,
"hasCourses": false,
"isClearing": true,
"clearingUrl": null,
"enquiryLink": {
"url": null,
"caption": null
},
"availability": "Monday - Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm",
"coursesCount": 0,
"isAdmissions": false,
"socialMediaPresences": []
}
],
"keywords": null,
"provider": {
"id": "098e22b9-a762-848b-f3d5-d92f4faa000b",
"name": "Gloucestershire College",
"ukprn": 10002696,
"address": {
"line1": "Gloucestershire College",
"line2": "Princess Elizabeth Way",
"line3": "",
"line4": "Cheltenham",
"region": {
"id": "30",
"caption": "South West England",
"mappedCaption": "South West England"
},
"country": {
"id": "101",
"caption": "England",
"mappedCaption": "England"
},
"latitude": 51.9016130754,
"postcode": "GL51 7SJ",
"longitude": -2.1181895582
},
"aliases": [],
"logoUrl": "https://d1l6hqpjksdq9d.cloudfront.net/Prod/098e22b9-a762-848b-f3d5-d92f4faa000b",
"aliasName": "Gloucestershire College",
"websiteUrl": "https://www.gloscol.ac.uk",
"liveProvider": true,
"providerCode": null,
"providerSort": "Gloucestershire College",
"providerUrls": [],
"imageLocation": null,
"institutionCode": "G45",
"providerShortName": "Gloucestershire College",
"cukasInstitutionCode": null,
"requireAsciiDocuments": false,
"providerAbbreviatedName": "GCOL",
"aliasNameWithoutApostrophe": "Gloucestershire College"
},
"subjects": [
{
"id": "1092",
"caption": "Photography",
"mappedCaption": null
},
{
"id": "2538",
"caption": "Commercial Photography",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"auditions": [],
"studyType": null,
"department": {
"id": "a0be9245-5ad8-4ec6-a3d9-e4203a4b0780",
"name": "Centre for Arts"
},
"hecosCodes": [
{
"hecosCode": {
"code": "100063",
"caption": "photography",
"refDataId": "10020"
},
"percentageOfCourse": 100
}
],
"jacs3Codes": [
{
"isMajor": false,
"jacs3Code": {
"id": "W640",
"caption": "Photography",
"mappedCaption": null
}
}
],
"publishEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"shortTitle": null,
"specialism": {
"primary": [],
"secondary": [],
"specialismStudyTypes": []
},
"visibleEnd": "2027-08-01T08:00:00",
"compositeId": "723e1a84-12fe-9c47-8318-27a1d12f657c-2026",
"courseTitle": "Photography",
"facultyCode": null,
"routingData": {
"scheme": {
"id": "ucas",
"caption": "UCAS Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"destination": {
"id": "ug",
"caption": "Undergraduate",
"mappedCaption": null
}
},
"availableEnd": "9999-12-31T23:59:59.9999999",
"englishTitle": "",
"publishStart": "2025-04-29T00:00:00Z",
"visibleStart": "2025-04-29T08:00:00",
"taughtInWelsh": false,
"ucasApplyData": null,
"academicYearId": "2026",
"availableStart": "0001-01-01T00:00:00",
"awardingBodies": [
{
"id": "1745",
"caption": "Pearson Education Ltd",
"mappedCaption": null
}
],
"applicationCode": "37C2",
"courseTitleSort": "Photography",
"abbreviatedTitle": null,
"balanceIndicator": {
"id": "S",
"caption": "Single",
"mappedCaption": null
},
"copyFormRequired": false,
"internalReference": null,
"currentlyInClearing": false,
"ucasTeacherTraining": false,
"degreeApprenticeship": false,
"qualifiedTeacherStatus": null,
"sponsorshipInformation": null,
"internationalInformation": null,
"courseTitleWithoutApostrophe": "Photography",
"additionalAuditionInformation": null,
"higherTechnicalQualifications": false
},
"version": 158,
"academicYearsInformation": {
"2025": 1,
"2026": 1
}
}