Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons) at Falmouth University

Programme overview

A photography degree for communicators who explore ecological and conservation issues and bring them to life with the camera. It combines environmental understanding with technical film and photographic skills.

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

You'll develop an understanding of earth’s habitats and fragile ecosystems while mastering technical film and photographic skills to create images that inspire, move and educate audiences.

Career pathways

Graduates have worked filming for the BBC One Show, on online content for BBC Springwatch, as wildlife camera operators for BBC, Netflix, Nat Geo and Disney, as researchers at BBC NHU and Nature Picture Library, and as a tech assistant at Silverback Films.

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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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