Institute of Photography

Working in some of the best university facilities in Europe, you'll develop your photography 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.

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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.

Institute of Photography at Falmouth University

Photography courses

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Commercial Photography - 2023

Commercial Photography BA(Hons)

From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing vi...

Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
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Illustration students working in a classroom
Illustration students

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)

Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...

Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
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Marine & Natural History Photography 2024

Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)

Harness your passion for photography and filmmaking to inspire audiences about nature and the enviro...

Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)
Falmouth University Photography student sits on rocks photographing the sea
Photography_Student Life

Photography BA(Hons)

On this dynamic course, you’ll explore the world of contemporary photography and develop a unique ...

Photography BA(Hons)
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BA(Hons) Photography (Online) course image

Photography BA(Hons) (Online)

With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you...

Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
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Photography Topup_2021

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 BA(Hons) (Top Up) (online)
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Photography Ma 2022

Photography MA/PGDip (online)

This course will equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to succeed within an increas...

Photography MA/PGDip (online)
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Press & Editorial Photography 2024

Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

On this fast-paced degree, you’ll learn to use the power of photography to communicate with a glob...

Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)

"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.

Photography facilities

The Institute of Photography is home to one of Europe's best-equipped photography facilities. Students have access to incredible studio spaces furnished with the latest photography and post-production equipment.

Explore our facilities
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News

Serena Brown's younger sister photographer in Ghana while visiting thier grandmother - Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize Shortlisted Image by Serena Brown
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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.

Serena Brown named as finalist for Taylor Wessing Photo Portrait Prize 2023
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Jordan Pettitt

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...

Falmouth photographers among the best in British press photography
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Ones To Watch- James Bannister

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...

Ones to Watch | Photographer James Bannister
AOP Student Award Gold winning entry from Falmouth Photography student Alexander Norman
Alexander Norman - Photography Student - I Float Alone

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...

Photography students win Gold and Silver at AOP Student Awards
Portrait of women by the sea
Emily Barlow work

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...

Commercial Photography student selected for Canon Student Development Programme 2023
A Falmouth University Commercial Photography student editing a photograph of a watch on a large screen
Commercial Photography watch on screen

What is Commercial Photography?

12 June 2023

Course Leader, Anthony Prothero explains what commercial photography is and why it’s a vital tool.

What is Commercial Photography?
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Dr Catarina Fontoura

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...

From Polaroids to creating positive change: an interview with Dr Catarina Fontoura
Falmouth Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Alex Leat
Alex Leat Photo

Graduate Spotlight: Photographer Alex Leat

02 May 2023

Meet Press & Editorial Photography graduate Alex Leat.

Graduate Spotlight: Photographer Alex Leat
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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...

From Falmouth University to filming with Sir David Attenborough for Wild Isles
Photo of 26 Cornwall book - light blue cover with A-Z of letters scattered in the shape of Cornwall  in white. Title reads: 26 places Cornwall / 26 Tyller yn Kernow
26 places Cornall Book

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 ...

New photography and poetry book celebrates Cornish places
Sand Art
Sand Art 1

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...

Landscape art project aims to boost wellbeing and creative curiosity  
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Guardian 100 centenarians cover image

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 ...

Falmouth graduate lands Guardian cover story
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Adam Tidman - Clownfish

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...

Photography students are preparing for the Red Sea exhibition
Photo of a man holding a hammer jumping from one rooftop to another during a protest in Manchester.
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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...

First-year student named Student Photographer of the Year
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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...

Lecturer has two images shortlisted for British Photography Awards 2022
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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...

Meet the graduate on a mission to clean up Cornwall’s coastline
Photo of Falmouth graduate Abbi Hughes surfing on longboard in Cornwall
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Talking inspiration & inclusivity with graduate Abbi Hughes

21 June 2022

Lead image credit: Jack Johns Abbi Hughes graduated from Marine & Natural History Photography...

Talking inspiration & inclusivity with graduate Abbi Hughes
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Showcase 2022

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...

The Falmouth Showcase is coming: 21-26 May 2022
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Orb Shots

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...

Lecturer explores Rosneath's complex history in hand crafted book Trinity
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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...

Photography student shoots new electric car for Ocean BMW