Applying with a low UCAS Score

Have you completed your extended diploma?

yeah completed a year ago, took the last year to work and do short courses related to the subject (which you don’t get qualification with, just experience).

Did you consider taking a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (FAD course)? That would have been enough for entry to any creative degree.

I did, but I don’t want to spend another year waiting (as i’ll already be having a two year gap year before starting). I’m hoping to get into just a standard 3 Year course in photography, preferably also without a foundation year but will do it if absolutely necessary.

You have 48 tariff points. That’s less than half what is needed to join year 1 of most decent photography degrees.

Taking a FAD course now would be cheaper and give you much more flexibility and choice than opting for a foundation year that will lock you into a specific university and cost twice the amount.