Documentary & Editorial Photography

Falmouth University

Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Film studiesPhotography

Documentary & Editorial Photography BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Falmouth University, based in Penryn, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £23,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is See entry requirements.

A-Level Entry

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Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Expose truths, prompt emotion and provoke action through visual media.

If you want to use your camera to expose truths, prompt emotion or evoke action, this course is for you. With expert tuition from industry-connected lecturers and access to specialist photographic facilities, you’ll learn to tell compelling visual stories for the media. Exploring documentary, portraiture, news, sport, music and fashion as well as immersive multimedia narrative photography, you’ll develop sophisticated photographic and multimedia skills while gaining professional experiences that will give you the critical edge when you graduate.

You will:
Learn from experienced, industry-connected lecturers that offer unparalleled access into the ever-evolving photography industry
Work like a professional photographer from the start, while gaining valuable industry insight and technical know-how
Develop essential skills in creative problem solving and collaboration, and an understanding of photographic law, ethics and human rights
Have full access to our state-of-the-art educational photographic facility, which includes the latest camera equipment, studios and post-production technology
Enjoy opportunities for local, national and international work placements
Take part in optional local and international study trips, to places including London and New York
Get the opportunity to present your work to leading names in industry through our annual Press Awards and have the option to display your work at an exhibition in London

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points

Career Prospects

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Penryn
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Film studies, Photography
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,000