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Course Code
YFPB1026A1
Level
Level 3
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End
16 September 2026 - 2 June 2027
Days
Wed
Time
18:00-21:00
Location
Ballymena (Farm Lodge)

Do you have an eye for detail? A passion for storytelling? Or simply a desire to learn a new creative skill?

Our brand-new accredited OCNNI Level 3 Award in Photography course at our Ballymena campus is designed to help you unlock your artistic potential, whether you're a complete beginner or looking to refine your skills.

Why Choose This Course?

  • Expert tuition from a practicing photographer with real-world experience
  • Hands-on learning in studio-style environment
  • Creative studio sessions covering lighting, composition, and portraiture
  • Outdoor workshops exploring landscape, street, and documentary photography
  • Digital editing & workflow using Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop
  • A friendly, supportive environment where you can build confidence and meet like-minded creatives

Who Is It For?

  • School leavers considering a career in the creative industries
  • Adult learners wanting a new hobby or skill
  • Aspiring content creators, bloggers, and social media enthusiasts
  • Anyone who wants to see the world differently through the lens

What You Will Achieve By the end of the course

You will develop:

  • A professional-standard portfolio
  • Technical camera skills and creative confidence
  • A deeper understanding of visual storytelling
  • The ability to capture images that truly stand out
  • Applicants must be at least 16 years of age on or before 1 July in the year of proposed entry to the course.
  • Although this is a highly practical Photography course, leaners will also be working towards two units of the OCNNI Level 3 Award in Photography and will therefore need to produce some assignment work for assessment. A suitable standard of English language and ICT skills will be required to complete the coursework. 

Course Fees

Year Fee Reduced Fee*
Year 1 £138 £92
Total

*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.

You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration.  Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.

If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.


Direct Debit Payment

You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.


Funding

If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception.  Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.  Find out more about available funding options.

If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.

Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk

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