BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) Photography

(UCAS Course Code W640/Institution Code W73) Applications open for September 2026 If you are only applying for one course which is at Wirral Met, you can apply online. If you are applying for more than one course outside of Wirral Met, you must apply via UCAS. This course provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the area of photography. This Photography course is taught at our multi-million pound Twelve Quays campus in Birkenhead.

You must be 19 or over on or before 31st August to study on this course. Entry is open to students with relevant qualifications, detailed below. Students who do not satisfy the entry criteria may be eligible by virtue of their motivation and relevant experience. Learners who enter with at least one of the following are likely to benefit more readily from an art and design programme: a BTEC National in an art and design subject, appropriate supporting passes (C/4 and above) at GCSE and appropriat

Students are required to have a DSLR camera and an external hard drive. Course staff can provide further information and recommendations regarding specific purchases during interview.

Assessment will be through a carefully selected mix of assignments and portfolio reviews. A selection of units on the course will be assessed through student presentations.