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Falmouth University

Falmouth Cornwall , England ,United Kingdom

Commercial Photography BA(Hons) with Integrated Foundation Year

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

Campus Information

Penryn Campus

Standing proud above Penryn town and just a short hop away from the vibrant community of Falmouth, Penryn Campus’s architectural innovation, outstanding facilities and state-of-the-art technology make it the ideal place to ignite your academic fire. Playing host to courses covering a spectrum of disciplines, from design and media to performance and writing, Penryn Campus sees students and staff gather to think, work, create and share – a collaborative melting pot of ideas and opportunities which are sure to challenge and inspire. The Stannary is one of the county’s largest live events venues, welcoming a diverse range of musicians, DJs and pulsating club nights all through the year.

Intakes

  • Jan
  • Sep

Application Processing Time in Days: 30

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description IELTS (1.0 -9.0) TOEFL IBT (0-120) TOEFL CBT (0-300) PTE (10-90)
Expert 9 120 297-300 86-90
Very Good 8.5 115-119 280-293 83-86
Very Good 8 110-114 270-280 79-83
Good 7.5 102-109 253-267 73-79
Good 7 94-101 240-253 65-73
Competent 6.5 79-93 213-233 58-65
Competent 6 60-78 170-210 50-58
Modest 5.5 46-59 133-210 43-50
Modest 5 35-45 107-133 36-43
Limited 4 32-34 97-103 30-36
Extremely Limited < 4 < 31 < 93 < 30

Job Opportunity Potential

As a Commercial Photography graduate, you could become:

  • A creative producer or art director 
  • A picture editor or digital retoucher  
  • A photographic agent or studio manager 
  • A technical assistant working in lighting, digital operations, post-production, location scouting, prop and set design  
  • A commercial photographer working in editorial, lifestyle, fashion, advertising, e-commerce, product and still life 
  • A stylist  
  • A creative or art director 

PSW Opportunity

  • 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
  • 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate - BA(Hons) and BSc(Hons)

Academic requirements

Standard Year XII:

CBSE (Central Board of Secondary Education) 60%

ISCE (Indian Certificate secondary education) 60%

SSC (Senior School Certificate) 60%

ISC (Indian School Certificate) 60%

IB Diploma or IB Certificate with minimum 24 points

A-levels - typically 104-120 UCAS points

Recognised Foundation Diploma

BULATS

Undergraduate - 70

Cambridge English Scale

Undergraduate - 169

European Baccalaureate

A minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English

IELTS

Undergraduate - 6.0 with a minimum 5.5 in each skill

PTE Academic

Undergraduate - Pearson Academic 55 (minimum 51 in all four components)