The BA (Hons) Commercial Photography program at University of East London is a program designed for those with a passion for photography who want to develop their skills and creativity within the field. The course provides a comprehensive understanding of commercial photography sector and helps students develop their own unique photographic style. Students will learn technical skills, including digital imaging and traditional darkroom practices, business strategies, ethics and legal requirements of the profession. The program also offers work placement opportunities that enable students to gain practical experience and craftsmanship within a commercial context. Graduates of the program are prepared to work in a variety of fields such as advertising, fashion, product, editorial, and documentary photography. This program combines theoretical and practical aspects to equip students with everything they need to excel in their commercial photography career.

University of East London (UEL) is a public university located in the London Borough of Newham, London, England, based at three campuses in Stratford and Docklands, following the opening of University Square Stratford in September 2013.The University of East London began as the West Ham Technical Institute and it was officially opened in October 1898 after approval was given for the construction of the site by the West Ham Technical Instruction Act Committee in 1892 following the Technical Instruction Act of 1889. It gained university status in 1992. It was formerly known as College of East London. In February 2019, it had more than 17,000 students from 135 countries.