Photography Courses

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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.

Our Photography courses

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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)
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Fashion Photography BA(Hons)

Develop your unique artistic voice and springboard into the industry as an innovative fashion photog...

Fashion Photography BA(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)
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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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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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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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BA(Hons) Visual Communication (Online)

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)

Get ahead in the vibrant, ever-evolving field of visual communications with this exciting online cou...

Visual Communication BA(Hons) (Online)
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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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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)

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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Found the Photography course for you? Discover our application information, key dates and interview advice. 

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Explore our Photography facilities

Our multi-million-pound photography facilities are some of the best in Europe. Housing dark rooms, process areas and photomicroscopy laboratory, post-production suites, full professional studios and a gallery, our Institute of Photography encompasses both traditional and digital processes. The equipment hire desk is manned throughout the year too, so you can loan the latest industry equipment for free whenever you need it.

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Get career-ready

From our in-house creative agency Mayn, which gives students the chance to work on commercial and creative projects for real clients while collaborating across the creative spectrum, to our guest lectures programme, which offers students invaluable insights from the likes of Rut Blees Luxemburg, Shona Marshall and Martin Parr, we're dedicated to getting you career-ready from day one. 

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Discover what our students do

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
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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
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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
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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
Portrait of Britain Winner and Falmouth Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies
Logan Davies

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...

In conversation with Portrait of Britain winner and Fashion Photography graduate Logan Davies
Falmouth Marine & Natural History Photography graduate Alex Leat
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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
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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
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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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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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Ones to Watch: Torgeir Rorvik

19 August 2022

Meet the 2022 Fashion Photography graduate who's already making waves in the industry. 

Ones to Watch: Torgeir Rorvik
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Giles

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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Any questions? 

If you have any questions about our Photography courses, get in touch with our Future Services Team. 

E: futurestudies@falmouth.ac.uk 

T: +44 (0)1326 254350