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Photography BA (Hons) (Online)

Study Method Online
Provider Falmouth University
Start Date September 2026
Falmouth University

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Course overview

With a distinct focus on visual storytelling, this online photography degree will equip you with the skills to become an agile and ethical multimedia content creator.

Taught by practicing academic staff as part of Falmouth’s renowned Institute of Photography, you’ll join a global online community of bold and progressive image-makers working to promote social and sustainable change.

By the time you graduate, you will have a professional-standard portfolio of meaningful images, an industry-ready skillset and the ability to inspire and motivate through creative, purposeful work. 

Who's It For?


What we're looking for

  • Someone with aspirations to use photography for positive change and to reshape the creative industries  

  • Someone who is ambitious, entrepreneurial and wants to develop their own visual language 

  • Someone looking to accelerate their current career within a supportive, collaborative community 

Job outcomes

  • Self Employed Photographer/Videographer
  • Digital Assistant
  • Photoshoot Producer
  • Picture Editor
  • Digital Archivist (Photo Libraries/Museum sector)
  • Curator
  • Social Media Strategist
  • Digital Content Editor
  • Multimedia Designer

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What you'll learn

Through active engagement with online workshops, you will develop technical photographic skills in response to the challenges of the industry, learning to fuse experimental and professional approaches to photography. You will be supported and encouraged to experiment, take risks, and produce innovative and unique work.  

By sharpening your research, analysis and collaboration skills - and with the ability to work from anywhere in the world - this online degree will prepare you for a global career in photography and visual communication; from producing multimedia content for social justice campaigns to working on cutting-edge freelance projects.

Study method

  • Online Online info icon
    Online delivery - online course content with the exception of assessments and work placement
  • Blended Blended info icon
    Blended delivery - both online course content and partial face to face requirements
  • In-class In-class info icon
    In class delivery - predominately face to face course content conducted at a specific location
  • Virtual Virtual info icon
    Virtual Delivery - Live and interactive classroom-style learning conducted completely online
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Duration study load

2 years / 3 years

Delivery

Online

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) degree: minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points

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Portfolio

Some of our online undergraduate degrees require you to create and submit a digital portfolio as part of the application process.

Applying without UCAS points

We'll welcome your application if you have formal or 'certified' learning (such as training courses not run by universities or colleges) and learning from work experience or self-study. This is called Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL), and should have been gained within the last five years, and be equivalent to the learning outcomes of our minimum entry qualifications

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Course features

Why study this course at Falmouth?

  • Refine your technical skills and master emerging technologies through engaging online workshops  

  • Join a growing global community of ambitious photographers  

  • Build relationships with working practitioners who are shaping the photography industry 

  • Collaborate on international projects and help to define the role photography plays in today’s media landscape 

Resources and support

  • Dedicated easy-to-use virtual learning environment (VLE)

  • Accessible online audio / visual content

  • A Student Advisor to support you throughout your studies and access to our Student Support Services

  • Access to our Employability Service

  • 24/7 access to Falmouth's extensive online library of contextual books, journals and resources

  • Access to online software tutorials at LinkedIn Learning

  • Students' Union community

  • Optional in-person events

  • Invitation to attend alumni events

Assessment

This BA(Hons) Photography online degree employs a variety of assessment strategies over the course of the year. These include the submission of portfolios of practical work, presentations, verbal reports and a final major project. 

Your summative (final) assessments occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of the study block whereas you may have interim formative assessments part way through a module as well. These assessments help ensure that you remain on track with your work. 

You will receive continuous written and/or verbal feedback on all your work throughout the year. At the end of the module, you will receive detailed feedback in written form. 

You'll be able to check in with your online tutor to discuss your progress and ask any questions you have about your course.

Payment options

Funding for online study is different to on-campus study. Download a course guide for information about both tuition fees and how you can fund your online study.

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About Falmouth University

Level up your career with a transformational online degree from Falmouth University. With over a century of art school history behind us, creativity is the foundation of everything we do. But we’re always pushing forward, fusing creativity with technology to forge new disciplines and invent the industries of tomorrow. All online courses are studied 100% remotely, enabling you to achieve your creative ambitions at a time and place that suits you. Studying online at Falmouth University means you can:
  • Join our global community of creatives defining the future.
  • Study with a platform developed by award-winning learning designers - and with the same expert standard of teaching as our on-campus degrees.
  • Get taught by successful industry professionals and inspiring guest lecturers.
You can work while studying online The design of our online degrees at Falmouth means you can access your course content anytime, anywhere. You can also study part-time, making it possible for you to study while working. All recorded learning content can be replayed at any time, so it can fit around work or lifestyle commitments. Get supportive, rigorous degree-level teaching online Studying online is the ideal option for those looking for flexibility while elevating their creative career prospects. Our online degrees have all been designed from the outset to be taught and learned online. This means that they're crafted specifically for you to study remotely. Through a combination of recorded learning content, learning activities, tutorials, and collaborative work, you'll be encouraged to push your limits, explore your creativity, and develop professional skills and expertise that make you ready for industry. Creative collaboration Here at Falmouth, we encourage open innovation throughout your online studies. This might mean participating in stimulating discussions with your fellow students or working together on projects to develop your teamwork skills. It'll give you the chance to push each other's creative boundaries and connect with your global learning community. In-person events We offer optional in-person events for our online students that usually happen twice a year. They're great opportunities to meet your peers and tutors and to explore course-related topics through additional activities and discussions. You'll hear from industry experts, offering professional contexts for your learning and a deeper insight into your chosen industry.

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