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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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...
Graduate named as one to watch by the British Fashion Council
03 December 2021
BA Photography graduate Jenny Brough, from the class of 2006, has been named as one of this yea...
Fashion Photography graduate hired by prestigious post-production agency
12 October 2021
Fashion Photography graduate Gemma Worral has landed a Student Assistant position at prestigious pos...
Meet the graduate exposing a global coffee crisis
26 August 2021
A new documentary by aspiring filmmaker and photographer Hedvika Michnova has exposed how the climat...
Building a career in photography: through the lens of Serena Brown
12 August 2021
Persistence pays off for Photography graduate who’s worked for the likes of Nike, Levi’s an...
Falmouth lecturer takes multimedia project Quinn to new heights
12 March 2021
Falmouth photography lecturer, artist and writer Lottie Davies has released a new strand of her seri...
Graduate lands exhibition at Selfridges, Oxford Street
12 January 2021
Press and Editorial Photography graduate Marco Kesseler will have his Sony World Photography awarded...
Students create collaborative 'Future Trends' Report
22 December 2020
First and second year Interior Design students and first year Photography students have completed an...
The New York Times recognises lecturer Andreas Sterzing
05 November 2020
In 1987 the artist David Wojnarowicz was diagnosed with AIDS. Fuelled by anger and frustration, Wojn...
Dancing in Isolation
25 August 2020
Fashion Photography graduate, Tom J. Johnson, has been commissioned by th...
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