Institute of Photography
Discover your creative voice at our Institute of Photography and thrive in a rapidly-changing industry.
Our partnerships with top brands like Hasselblad, Canon, Getty Images, and Nikon make our photography facilities some of the finest in Europe. Every large studio, darkroom, process area and piece of photography equipment is designed and calibrated for professional use.
You’ll gain industry insights and inspiration from photographers like Rut Blees Luxemburg and Martin Parr, wildlife filmmakers like Doug Allen, and photojournalists like Antonio Olmos.
Study at the Institute of Photography and you'll develop your practice and portfolio by taking on live industry projects and occasional paid briefs via our in-house agency. You'll also go on internships and study visits to places like London, the Galapagos Islands, New York and the Red Sea.
Photography courses
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Commercial Photography BA(Hons)
From creating photographs and films for high-end advertising and marketing campaigns to producing vi...
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA(Hons)
On this fast-paced degree, you’ll learn to use the power of photography to communicate with a glob...
Integrated Foundation Year BA/BSc(Hons)
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on a...
Marine & Natural History Photography BA(Hons)
Harness your passion for photography and filmmaking to inspire audiences about nature and the enviro...
Photography BA(Hons)
On this dynamic course, you’ll explore the world of contemporary photography and develop a unique ...
Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
With a distinct focus on global digital communication, this online photography degree will equip you...
Photography MA
This Photography masters course supports you to re-imagine your work as a distinct, unique practitio...
Credit: Charlotte Squire
Photography MA (Online)
Push your practice in bold and experimental directions on Falmouth’s online Photography master’s...
Explore our facilities
Our industry-standard photography facilities are designed to foster creativity. With cutting-edge studios, darkrooms, and post-production suites, students have access to professional equipment from leading brands. The Institute of Photography features dedicated process areas, including professional-grade lighting studios and print labs, as well as digital editing suites equipped with the latest software. Whether you're shooting in spacious studios or developing film in specialised darkrooms, Falmouth's facilities are tailored to meet the demands of a professional photography career, providing students with an exceptional learning environment.
"This course prepared me artistically, allowing me to explore project ideas and creative concepts, and that has helped me no end. My final year project still gets exhibited now and has helped people gain awareness of me and my work."
Spencer Murphy
BA(Hons) Photography graduate, who has exhibited in the National Portrait Gallery and has The Guardian, The Sunday Telegraph and Creative Review on his client list.
Discover stories from our community
Why I chose to study in Falmouth’s Institute of Photography
08 May 2024
I knew very late that I wanted a career in photography, but I didn’t know my options. The idea of ...
From the film, 'The Pangolin Man' by Ellie Stones
How conservation photography inspires change
03 March 2025
Today’s conservation photographers must be strong communicators as well as skilled image-makers.
Work by Holly Parsons
Redefining photography’s role in sustainability and social justice
24 February 2025
Discover the transformative potential of photography in driving positive change.
Dave Tipper on the lasting influence of an MA in Photography
19 February 2025
Photography graduate, Dave Tipper, reflects on how his studies have influenced both his photographic...
Bluff Rock, Ngoorabul Nation, 2024. Work by Glenn Porter
MA graduate’s photo series sheds light on Australia’s frontier wars
11 February 2025
Glenn Porter's Final Major Project has recently been published in an international criminology journ...
Photography graduate Niamh Shergold wins Portrait of Britain award
07 February 2025
Her winning image, ‘Maria & Connie’, is part of her final major project, ‘Lost & Found’.
Credit: Holly Parsons
Flexible, connected, and inspiring: Read what students think about studying Photography BA(Hons) (Online)
04 February 2025
We spoke to online Photography students to hear their thoughts on the course so far.
'Burning the Pain Away II' from the series 'White Picket Fence' by Emma Bennison
Student shines spotlight on women's healthcare through photography project
30 January 2025
Emma Bennison's project aims to highlight the challenges of living with endometriosis and PCOS.
Rehab Eldalil on redefining representation in documentary photography
29 January 2025
Discover how Rehab’s journey at Falmouth helped shape her creative vision and propelled her remark...
Capturing love and resilience: A Q&A with Photography student Matt Holloway
20 December 2024
Matt Holloway's deeply personal project, Meningioma, explores his mother’s diagnosis with a brain ...
Photography student snaps Movember campaign for the Cornish Pirates
29 November 2024
Documentary & Editorial Photography BA student Benj Gilbert has been putting his camera skills to ex...
Paris Photo and beyond: Highlights from my Photography MA (Online) study trip
19 November 2024
Online Photography MA student, Bhaskar Sitholey, reflects on his recent study trip to Paris.
Falmouth alumni selected for the South West Graduate Photography Prize
08 November 2024
Four graduates from Falmouth's Institute of Photography have been selected to present their projec...
A year as Gina Goodman: Lecturer adds more awards to collection
24 October 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA lecturer Gina Goodman has followed up a stellar 2023 with a ...
Meet Falmouth's Online Photography Community
18 October 2024
Hear directly from students and staff on how our online photography community empowers them to devel...
Photography graduates bring pop-up reading room to Bristol Photobook Festival
27 September 2024
Two graduates from Falmouth’s online master’s in Photography are hosting a reading room at this ...
Lecturer’s photos on the Great Lego Spill featured in The New York Times
27 September 2024
Marine and Natural History Photography BA lecturer Guy Martin has had his images featured in one of ...
Photography graduate reaches British Photography Awards final for second year running
17 September 2024
Jacy Wilkes is no stranger to award wins. The Sussex-based Photography MA (Online) graduate has scoo...
Graduate wins Young Ocean Photographer of the Year award
17 September 2024
Marine & Natural History Photography BA graduate Jacob Guy has won the Young Ocean Photographer of t...
Photography student begins placement at Cornish dairy
12 September 2024
Commercial Photography BA student Raquel Rodrigues has started an exciting work placement at Cornish...
Photography graduates complete placements at Flexi-Hex
23 August 2024
Three graduates have completed micro-internships at the Cornish sustainable packaging company, Flexi...