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 - 2023

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 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 - 2023

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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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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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. 

Meet Mayn
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Discover what our students do

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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
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Jenny Brough

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...

Graduate named as one to watch by the British Fashion Council
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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...

Fashion Photography graduate hired by prestigious post-production agency
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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...

Meet the graduate exposing a global coffee crisis
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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...

Building a career in photography: through the lens of Serena Brown
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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...

Falmouth lecturer takes multimedia project Quinn to new heights
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Graduate lands exhibition at Selfridges, Oxford Street

12 January 2021

Press and Editorial Photography graduate Marco Kesseler will have his Sony World Photography awarded...

Graduate lands exhibition at Selfridges, Oxford Street
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Rachel Davies Jasmine Attwoodpage

Students create collaborative 'Future Trends' Report

22 December 2020

First and second year Interior Design students and first year Photography students have completed an...

Students create collaborative 'Future Trends' Report
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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...

The New York Times recognises lecturer Andreas Sterzing
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Dancing in Isolation

Dancing in Isolation

25 August 2020

Fashion Photography graduate, Tom J. Johnson, has been commissioned by th...

Dancing in Isolation
Falmouth Photography graduate Megan Jackson
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Photography Graduate Celebrates Magazine Win

19 August 2020

Falmouth University, Fashion Photography graduate, Megan Jackson, has been selected in the annual So...

Photography Graduate Celebrates Magazine Win
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IoP AoP Award Winners

Photography Student Snaps Best in Show at the AOP Student Awards

27 July 2020

BA(Hons) Press and Editorial Photography graduate Elliot Caunce has received the Best in Show title ...

Photography Student Snaps Best in Show at the AOP Student Awards
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Splendid Isolation in Scotland

26 June 2020

We caught up with Elliot Caunce in April when he introduced us to Davey, a Scottish man who's been s...

Splendid Isolation in Scotland
Photo by Rehab Eldalil
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Student Shortlisted for Marilyn Stafford Reportage award

22 June 2020

MA Photography student, Rehab Eldalil, has been shortlisted for The Marilyn Stafford FotoReportage A...

Student Shortlisted for Marilyn Stafford Reportage award
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After the Things of Nature by Shona Waldron

Students Take Exhibition Online

19 June 2020

A group of second year Photography students were planning their exhibition at a venue in Falmouth. W...

Students Take Exhibition Online

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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