Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

A photography degree focused on documentary and editorial storytelling, photographic narrative and visual journalism. The course was previously known as Press & Editorial Photography BA(Hons) and was renamed in 2024.

Department: Institute of Photography | Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement) | Study mode: full-time; optional professional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Falmouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Available over three years or with an Integrated Foundation Year and/or professional placement. Modules include Essentials of Photographic Narrative, Professional Presence, Photography Histories & Visual Culture, Photographic Narrative in Context, Critical Approaches to Reading the Image, Audio Visual & Interactive Storytelling, Law, Ethics & Human Rights, Audiences, Cultural & Critical Context.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in roles including: Editorial, news, sports, fashion or advertising photographer; Fine Art Photographer; Photo editor, retoucher or archivist; Cinematographer; Photographic agent; Marketing/Creative/Art director; Stylist; Studio or gallery manager; Lighting director; Digital post-production technician.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Three year degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with professional placement: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points; four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year: minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points. GCSE English Language grade 4 (C) or equivalent. English language: Equivalent to IELTS Academic 6.0 overall score, with at least 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time UK Source

International applicants: GBP 19,950 a year (2027/28). Full-time EU/international Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years / 4 years (full-time / professional placement)

Apply through the official page: https://www.falmouth.ac.uk/study/apply/apply-for-undergraduate-courses

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