Commercial Photography with Professional Placement

Falmouth University
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 4 Years Film studiesPhotography

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

About this course

Start your career journey as a compelling, powerful commercial photographer.

On this Commercial Photography degree course, you will find your unique creative voice while learning how to thrive in a fast-changing industry. Whether you're creating photographs and films for high-end campaigns or producing innovative digital content for social media, you’ll learn how to tell impactful stories and shoot commissions which could take the worlds of advertising, marketing and branding by storm. Combining visual communication and innovation with technical expertise and business skills, you will curate and refine your personal brand while building professional networks and producing an industry-ready portfolio.

You will: Learn how to tell compelling multi-channel stories across a range of photographic genres for commercial brands and clients Work on real industry briefs, from concept to pitch and delivery, using professional-standard studios and digital post-production suites Get equipped with specialist technical skills including working in a studio, pre and postproduction, digital workflows, editing, design, layout and retouching Collaborate with other specialists on live campaigns and brand strategies Gain the business prowess needed to excel in the industry, including communication skills and project management alongside sustainable and ethical considerations Develop valuable skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

3417 Photographers, audio-visual and broadcasting equipment operators
3416 Arts officers, producers and directors
2142 Graphic and multimedia designers
3411 Artists

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Penryn
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000