Photography for England Level 4 Higher National Certificate - HTQ Full-time
Course Overview
Photography for England Level 4 Higher National Certificate - HTQ Full-time
The Higher National Certificate in Photography* (HTQ) develops professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the photography sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. This programme lays the foundation of learning by providing you with a broad introduction to photography. It will develop and strengthen your core skills and prepare you for specialist subjects at Level 5, or to enter employment, with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. You will gain a wide range of photography knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities that help you further develop behaviours and transferable skills, such as communication, teamwork, along with research and analysis, which are highly valued in both higher education and in the workplace. By the end of your Higher National Certificate, you will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of photography. You will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as in general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of this industry. *Subject to approval by the awarding body.
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Course Start: September 2025
Course length: 1 Years
Study Mode: Full-time
Course Code: HPHOTHNC
UCAS Course Code: PTHC
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Course Fees and Funding
How much does the course cost?
Course fees: £6,995* per year for those that enrol in September 2025 (*subject to approval from the Office for Students).
Other funding information
As a Higher Education student living in England you may be eligible for the non-means tested Tuition Fee Loan from the Government and a Maintenance Loan.
Students with children or dependant adults may qualify for a Childcare Grant or Adult Dependants' Grant. Students can apply for these at the same time as applying for a Maintenance Loan.
Remember: Eligible students will not have to pay tuition fees in advance and can apply for the Maintenance Loan before they start the course.
Visit the Student Finance page on the Government website for further details and to apply.
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The course information on this page was last updated 05 March 2025.
