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Take stunning photos, become a professional photographer, or start your own photography business.


Degree Pathway

The Photography Academy of Ireland has partnered with Pearson Education to offer a degree pathway to our students.

Higher National Certificate (BTEC) Higher National Certificate (BTEC)

Attain advanced entry to the second year of a degree with a fully-accredited Higher National Certificate or receive the qualification to become a professional photographer. Includes optional work placement.

Can be studied as a stand-alone course. No minimum qualification.

Higher National Diploma (BTEC) Higher National Diploma (BTEC)

Receive advanced entry to the final year of a degree with a fully-accredited Higher National Diploma or learn everything you need to start your own successful photography business. Includes optional work placement.

Can be studied as a stand-alone course. No minimum qualification.

BA Honours Degree BA Honours Degree

This degree pathway, which is delivered by Photography Academy of Ireland offers two qualifications: a BTEC Higher National Diploma, awarded by Pearson Education, and a Level 6 Top-up Degree in Photography, which is validated, quality assured, and awarded through the University of Hertfordshire.  

BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up) BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree (Top-Up)

The BA (Hons) Level 6 Degree top-up in Photography, which is delivered by the Photography Academy of Ireland is validated, quality assured and awarded through the University of Hertfordshire. Gain a respected qualification that opens doors to professional recognition, career advancement, and global opportunities in Photography.

A recognised BTEC level 5 qualification (or equivalent) in Photography is required to enrol.

University of Hertfordshire

The Photography Academy of Irelands degree courses are quality assured, validated and awarded by the University of Hertfordshire.

The University of Hertfordshire has been a leader in career-focused education for over 70 years, combining expert teaching, cutting-edge research, industry-standard facilities, and global partnerships to empower a diverse community of 35,000 students for success in the global marketplace.

BTEC Approved Centre

The Photography Academy of Ireland, as part of the Further Learning Group, is a BTEC approved learning centre.

BTEC has been the most successful applied learning brand for over twenty-five years. BTEC is administered by Edexcel and owned by Pearson Education, the world's largest education company. BTEC courses are offered exclusively by approved learning centres which have been thoroughly vetted.

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