Falmouth University
Photography (Top-up) (Online) BA (Hons)
Falmouth University

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Photography (Top-up) (Online) BA (Hons) and other courses in Drama & Theatre at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theatre.

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Salary

Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theatre

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theatre at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £22000 £17000 £18000
25-75 percentile range £15000 - £23000 £13500 - £21500 £13500 - £23500


Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theatre

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £20903 £17931 £21753
25-75 percentile range £17825 - £24915 £12598 - £22386 £15916 - £27274

Course Description

Invest in your growth as a confident photographer

Whether you wish to become a practicing photographer - or specialise in supplying a technical service such as image editing - you’ll benefit from the practical skills, knowledge and critical analysis that this course delivers.

At the end of your studies, you’ll have an internationally-recognised undergraduate qualification.

You will also have an extensive photographic project, that will see you well on your way to making your career aspirations a reality.

On this course you will:

Develop specialist practical skills within, and knowledge of, photographic and lens based technologies, materials and processes, to be able to produce inventive and progressive practical outcomes

Deepen your intellectual powers and understanding of philosophical, cultural and economic contexts and their relation to contemporary photographic practice and visual culture

Enhance analytical skills and critical self-awareness to enable you to contextualise your practice in a range of formats and to a range of audiences

Encourage discernment in the making and resolution of practical work, and an ability to develop and enhance a practical project over an extended period of time

Develop a range of transferable skills, including communication skills, entrepreneurship and independent judgment, that will enhance your employability after you’ve graduated.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Photography (Top-up) (Online) BA (Hons) at Falmouth University

30% Skilled trades occupations
20% Secretarial and related occupations
10% Business and public service associate professionals
10% Elementary occupations
5% Secretarial and related occupations
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Protective service occupations
5% Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation

**All assessments are taken and submitted online** The ratio of practice-to-theory is approximately 60% practical, 40% theory.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Drama & Theatre

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Photography (Top-up) (Online), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

University Rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global rankings.

See all 9 university rankings of Falmouth University

About Falmouth University

Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.

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Student composition of Falmouth University

undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
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