Course Overview

With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you with the skills to become an agile content creator. 

Taught by practising academic staff as part of Falmouth’s renowned Institute of Photography, you’ll join a global online community of bold and progressive image-makers working to promote social, ethical and sustainable change. 

By the time you graduate, you’ll have a professional-standard portfolio of meaningful images, an industry-ready skillset and the ability to inspire and motivate through visual storytelling. 

You will:

• Define your visual language and approach to lens-based image making  

• Build a unique portfolio of professional-standard work informed by historical and contemporary photographic contexts 

• Develop complex problem-solving and creativity skills to enable you to experiment, take risks and produce innovative imagery 

• Become a globally-minded and resilient creative, refining your communication and collaboration skills for a successful career 

• Acquire the business prowess needed to operate as a professional across a broad range of careers in the creative industries - or as a freelance photographer

General Eligibility

We consider all applications on their merit and potential. We invite all applicants to an online interview to allow them to demonstrate this, along with what inspires and motivates them in their field. Applicants can also show their portfolio or perform, depending on the course. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you've specialised in STEM, the arts or the humanities.

Course route Entry requirements
BA/BSc(Hons) degree 104 – 120 UCAS Tariff points

UCAS Tariff points will primarily be from Level 3 qualifications such as but not limited to A-levels, T Levels, a BTEC/UAL Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Part Time Work Details

N/A

Language Requirement

• For applicants whose first language is English, we require you to have or be working towards GCSE English Language Grade 4 (C) or equivalent. 

  If English is not your first language, you must meet the standard equivalent to the IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. We accepted a range of in-country equivalencies and approved tests.