Open University Online Course
10 week online course, developed by The Open University and supported by the RPS, for beginners and those who wish to develop their photography further.
Registration deadline of 20 February 2025
OU course code: TG089
Price: Available worldwide for £225
Duration: 10 weeks, 10 hours per week
Delivery: Online
Who is it for? Beginners
Courses start: March and October
Next start date: 1 March start date, with a registration deadline of 20 February 2025.
This short course is ideal for those who are just starting out in photography. Delivered on the OU’s online learning platform, the course will develop your technical and visual skills as you learn the principles of digital photography and image editing. The course will also provide a foundation for those intending to undertake the RPS Licentiate Distinction (LRPS) qualification.
On completion of the course you will be entitled to apply for an RPS certificate and receive a discount on Distinctions 1:1 advice. Find out more here.
"I have just passed the TG089 Digital Photography Course and I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for allowing students, including students like myself from overseas, to study photography and become part of a great community of fellow photographers via the Royal Photographic Society." S.K., The Netherlands
Student Story: Sharon Powell
If you'd like to learn a little more about what it's like attending the Digital Photography: Creating and Sharing Better Images course, RPS member Sharon Powell has outlined her experience of the course including practical details as well as tips to get the most out of the course.
Image credit: Sharon Powell
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Find out about other qualifications
The RPS offers qualifications, Distinctions and certificated courses to cater for every level of photographic experience. There are also opportunities with the OCA, boomsatsuma and Falmouth University. Qualifications are an excellent way of setting yourself educational challenges and projects to help further your skills and focus your work.