BA Photography
About this course
BA (Hons) in Photography. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice, Design & Creative Practice, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. The four-year variant includes a foundation year. Students use digital and analogue facilities including studios and darkrooms, and final-year work culminates in an independent body of practice.
Written by AI from the university's course page and module list. It can get details wrong, so check the official course page before you rely on it.
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
See the highest paying Art, Design, Music & Drama degrees in the UK →
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 60 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 17 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 30%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
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 30 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Foundation
- Process
- Agency
- Progress
- Approaches
- Action
- Commitment
- Engagement
- Situation
- Collaboration
- Experimentation
- Context
- Investigation
- Development
- Fulfilment
- Ambition
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA 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 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 Photography at Falmouth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Photography at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 130 UCAS points.
Does BA Photography at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Photography at Falmouth University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.