Photography Courses
Become part of Falmouth's acclaimed Institute of Photography and get access to some of the finest student photographic facilities.
Photography courses at Falmouth have an international reputation for excellence that attracts some of the world’s top photographers, artists, media companies, researchers, publishers and students. We’re committed to exploring the world of the image and to creating photographs that communicate and inspire.
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Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)
On this fast-paced degree, you’ll learn to use the power of photography to communicate with a glob...
Fashion Photography BA(Hons)
Develop your unique artistic voice and springboard into the industry as an innovative fashion photog...
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 ...
Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing vi...
Photography BA(Hons) (Top Up) (online)
This online top up course will allow you to access the rigorous teaching that the Institute of Photo...
Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)
Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications with this exciting online cou...
Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
What can you do with a Photography degree?
A professional Photography degree gives you the opportunity to develop your unique creative practice. Mastering specialist skills in both digital and analogue photography to truly capture the world around you.
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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...
In conversation with Portrait of Britain winner and Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies
05 May 2023
Logan Davies shares their experience at Falmouth and the importance of queer representation in photo...
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...
Ones to Watch: Torgeir Rorvik
19 August 2022
Meet the 2022 Fashion Photography graduate who's already making waves in the industry.
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...
Any questions?
If you have any questions about our Photography courses, get in touch with our Future Services Team.