Institute of Photography
Discover your creative voice at our Institute of Photography and thrive in a rapidly-changing industry.
Our partnerships with top brands like Hasselblad, Canon, Getty Images, and Nikon 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.
Study at the Institute of Photography and you'll develop your practice and portfolio by taking on live industry projects and occasional paid briefs via our in-house agency. You'll also go on internships and study visits to places like London, the Galapagos Islands, New York and the Red Sea.
Photography courses
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Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing vi...
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)
On this fast-paced degree, you’ll learn to use the power of photography to communicate with a glob...
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 MA
This Photography masters course supports you to re-imagine your work as a distinct, unique practitio...
Credit: Charlotte Squire
Photography MA (Online)
Push your practice in bold and experimental directions on Falmouth’s online Photography master’s...
Explore our facilities
Our industry-standard photography facilities are designed to foster creativity. With cutting-edge studios, darkrooms, and post-production suites, students have access to professional equipment from leading brands. The Institute of Photography features dedicated process areas, including professional-grade lighting studios and print labs, as well as digital editing suites equipped with the latest software. Whether you're shooting in spacious studios or developing film in specialised darkrooms, Falmouth's facilities are tailored to meet the demands of a professional photography career, providing students with an exceptional learning environment.
"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.
Discover stories from our community
Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography
08 May 2024
I knew very late that I wanted a career in photography, but I didn’t know my options. The idea of ...
Graduate shortlisted for Photo London x Hahnemühle Student Award
13 May 2025
Photography MA (Online) graduate, Nina Kostamo Deschamps is already making her mark in the field.
Documenting the sustainability of farming: Photography BA student Joe Day
06 May 2025
After visiting Yeo Valley Organic, The Milk Stand at Kingston Seymour Farm, and Dowstall Farm, secon...
The technician and photography graduate taking music videography by storm
23 April 2025
Since graduating from Photography BA(Hons) in 2016, Charlie Fairbairn has forged an eclectic caree...
Students photograph the hidden heart of Bethnal Green in London exhibition
23 April 2025
Documentary & Editorial students had just 24 hours to document Bethnal Green's people and culture.
Image: Jennifer Forward-Hayter
Course Leader and graduate curate photography symposium at Photo|Frome
14 April 2025
Jesse Alexander, Course Leader of Photography MA (Online), and Phil Hill, a graduate of the same pro...
Image by Sylwia Ciszewska-Peciak
Photography graduate Dawn Rodgers exhibits at FORMAT Festival
11 April 2025
Dawn Rodgers has recently showcased her work as part of the renowned East Meets West Masterclass Pro...
Falmouth Student Anna Roth Wins Nikon Student Photographer of the Year
08 April 2025
Third-year Press & Editorial Photography student Anna Roth has been named Nikon Student Photographer...
Jemima Olchawski, CEO of The Fawcett Society, Philosophy, Politics and Economics 2002-2005. ©PhilippaJames
Philippa James’ latest commission honours 50 years of women at Jesus College, Oxford
03 April 2025
Photography graduate Philippa James has create a portrait series celebrating 50 years of coeducation...
Photography students gather in Lisbon
27 March 2025
Students from across our Photography courses convened in Lisbon for an inspiring and culturally imme...
From the film, 'The Pangolin Man' by Ellie Stones
How conservation photography inspires change
03 March 2025
Today’s conservation photographers must be strong communicators as well as skilled image-makers.
Work by Holly Parsons
Redefining photography’s role in sustainability and social justice
24 February 2025
Discover the transformative potential of photography in driving positive change.
Dave Tipper on the lasting influence of an MA in Photography
19 February 2025
Photography graduate, Dave Tipper, reflects on how his studies have influenced both his photographic...
Bluff Rock, Ngoorabul Nation, 2024. Work by Glenn Porter
MA graduate’s photo series sheds light on Australia’s frontier wars
11 February 2025
Glenn Porter's Final Major Project has recently been published in an international criminology journ...
Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
07 February 2025
Her winning image, ‘Maria & Connie’, is part of her final major project, ‘Lost & Found’.
Credit: Holly Parsons
Flexible, connected, and inspiring: Read what students think about studying Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
04 February 2025
We spoke to online Photography students to hear their thoughts on the course so far.
'Burning the Pain Away II' from the series 'White Picket Fence' by Emma Bennison
Student shines spotlight on women's healthcare through photography project
30 January 2025
Emma Bennison's project aims to highlight the challenges of living with endometriosis and PCOS.
Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
29 January 2025
Discover how Rehab’s journey at Falmouth helped shape her creative vision and propelled her remark...
Capturing love and resilience: A Q&A with Photography student Matt Holloway
20 December 2024
Matt Holloway's deeply personal project, Meningioma, explores his mother’s diagnosis with a brain ...
Photography student snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
29 November 2024
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA student Benj Gilbert has been putting his camera skills to ex...
Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip
19 November 2024
Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.