Photography with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 270 graduates of Photography with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Cinematics and Photography at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Cinematics and Photography.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Cinematics and Photography
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Cinematics and Photography 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 | £22500 | £18500 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £14000 - £22500 | £16000 - £27500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Cinematics and Photography
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20933 | £18108 | £21051 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18375 - £24906 | £13095 - £22569 | £15928 - £26889 |
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Course Description
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level.
If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study.
This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge.
Define a new era of contemporary photography
We’re nurturing the next generation of photography pioneers. With access to industry-standard facilities, practicing lecturers, industry masterclasses and cross-discipline collaborations, you’ll develop the technical prowess, critical understanding and professional insights to build an exceptional portfolio of original work.
You will:
Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism
Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments
Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects
Go on to study your chosen course specialism at degree level
Explore and develop your ideas through workshop-based teaching, with sessions in our Learning Hub, around the campus and beyond
Have access to professional-standard photography facilities, including studios and darkrooms, and a range of digital and analogue cameras
Experiment with and question the role photography plays in our society and culture
Develop valuable skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking, negotiation and collaboration, alongside project management
Engage in creative collaborations and work experience with industry professionals and organisations, building your professionalism and expertise in creative enterprise
Shape your practice by working with tutors who are practising artists, photographers, curators, writers and thinkers
Exhibit your work throughout the Photography degree, gaining feedback along the way and testing new ways to engage audiences.
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.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Photography with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Falmouth University
| 32% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 9% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 9% | Teaching Professionals |
| 8% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 4% | Animal care and control services |
| 3% | Sales occupations |
| 3% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 3% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
| 3% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Cinematics and Photography
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening |
| Trinity ISE | A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required. |
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| Cambridge English Advanced | A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required |
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| PTE Academic | 55 | A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components. |
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.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
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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
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Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5410
- postgraduates:
- 705
- Total:
- 6115
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Photography”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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