Institute of Photography
We’ll help you find your own creative voice, while also teaching you how to thrive in a fast-changing industry.
Our relationships with Hasselblad, Canon, Getty Images, Nikon and many others make our photography facilities some of the finest in Europe. Every large studio, darkroom, process area and piece of photography equipment is designed and calibrated for professional use.
You’ll gain industry insights and inspiration from photographers like Rut Blees Luxemburg and Martin Parr, wildlife filmmakers like Doug Allen, and photojournalists like Antonio Olmos.
Photography courses
Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing vi...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)
Harness your passion for photography and filmmaking to inspire audiences about nature and the enviro...
Photography BA(Hons)
On this dynamic course, you’ll explore the world of contemporary photography and develop a unique ...
Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you...
Photography BA(Hons) (Top Up) (online)
This online top up course will allow you to access the rigorous teaching that the Institute of Photo...
Photography MA/PGDip (online)
This course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to succeed within an increas...
Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)
On this fast-paced degree, you’ll learn to use the power of photography to communicate with a glob...
"This course prepared me artistically, allowing me to explore project ideas and creative concepts, and that has helped me no end. My final year project still gets exhibited now and has helped people gain awareness of me and my work."
Spencer Murphy
BA(Hons) Photography graduate, who has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery and has The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph and Creative Review on his client list.
News
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Serena Brown named as finalist for Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023
31 August 2023
Find out more about the Falmouth graduate's shortlisted work.
Friends sunbathe on the dry grass of Southampton Common which resembles a sandy beach during the hot weather as Hampshire and other neighbouring counties were hit with a hosepipe ban in 2022 to protect low reservoir and river levels.
Falmouth photographers among the best in British press photography
31 August 2023
Two photographers from Falmouth’s Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons) course have been shortlis...
Ones to Watch | Photographer James Bannister
01 August 2023
Meet James Bannister, a graduate from our BA(Hons) Photography course who has paved a way for himsel...
Photography students win Gold and Silver at AOP Student Awards
29 June 2023
Photography students Alexander Norman and Olivia Eden have won Gold and Silver respectively in the 2...
Commercial Photography student selected for Canon Student Development Programme 2023
22 June 2023
It’s been an exciting few months for Commercial Photography BA(Hons) student Emily Barlow. We spok...
What is Commercial Photography?
12 June 2023
Course Leader, Anthony Prothero explains what commercial photography is and why it’s a vital tool.
From Polaroids to creating positive change: an interview with Dr Catarina Fontoura
26 May 2023
Catarina Fontoura is an artist, educator and writer. With an abundance of experience across photojou...
Graduate Spotlight: Photographer Alex Leat
02 May 2023
Meet Press & Editorial Photography graduate Alex Leat.
From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles
30 March 2023
Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Sam Stewart tells us about his globe-trotting work wit...
New photography and poetry book celebrates Cornish places
23 March 2023
Introducing 26 Places Cornwall / 26 Tyller yn Kernow - a book of poetry and photography celebrating ...
Image courtesy of Jenna Hinton and Emily Smith
Landscape art project aims to boost wellbeing and creative curiosity
09 March 2023
A Cornish ‘sand art’ master has coached a group of Falmouth University students through a projec...
Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
24 February 2023
Philippa Kelly secured the front page of the Guardian’s Saturday magazine with her project on 100 ...
Image: Adam Tidman
Photography students are preparing for the Red Sea exhibition
09 February 2023
Discover the work and experiences of student's who went on this year's Marine & Natural History Phot...
First-year student named Student Photographer of the Year
21 October 2022
Press & Editorial Photography student Ryan Jenkinson has been named Nikon Student Photographer of th...
Open Wide, Gina Goodman
Lecturer has two images shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022
21 September 2022
Marine & Natural History Photography lecturer Gina Goodman has two images shortlisted for The Britis...
Meet the graduate on a mission to clean up Cornwall’s coastline
04 August 2022
BA(Hons) Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Henry Giltjes-Vincent is thrilled to be c...
Talking inspiration & inclusivity with graduate Abbi Hughes
21 June 2022
Lead image credit: Jack Johns Abbi Hughes graduated from Marine & Natural History Photography...
The Falmouth Showcase is coming: 21-26 May 2022
10 May 2022
Hungry for inspiration? On the hunt for fresh talent? Discover our next generation of incredible cre...
Lecturer explores Rosneath's complex history in hand crafted book Trinity
03 February 2022
In his debut publication Trinty, photography lecturer Oliver Raymond-Barker connects the realms of a...
Photography student shoots new electric car for Ocean BMW
16 December 2021
Commercial Photography student Harvey took creative control of a photoshoot for BMW’s brand new al...
