BA Commercial Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography, focused on commercial photographic practice. Core topics include Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course covers still and moving image production, with modules on visual communication, brand narratives, and multi-platform campaign development. A four-year route includes a foundation year, and the Final Major Project requires a commercial photographic portfolio with a short accompanying text.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year : minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 55%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 52%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 32%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 17%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 39%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 380 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 90%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- No formal qualifications: 3%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Professional Presence
- Play
- Impact
- Move
- Visual Communication
- Brand Narrative
- Production
- Going Live
- Collaborate
- Audience and Intention
- Positions
- Approaches
- Professional Futures
- Launch
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £18,500 and £29,000. The £23,500 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Cinematics and photography.
What do graduates of BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Commercial Photography at Falmouth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.