Press & Editorial Photography with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Press & Editorial Photography with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Drama & Theater at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Drama & Theater
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Drama & Theater 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 | |
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Median salary | £22000 | £17000 | £18000 |
25-75 percentile range | £15000 - £23000 | £13500 - £21500 | £13500 - £23500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Drama & Theater
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20903 | £17931 | £21753 |
25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
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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. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities.
This fast-paced degree teaches you to become a dynamic visual storyteller, working across all photographic media, from digital to video, to traditional film. Join the only course of its kind in the UK. Providing students with industry expertise and professional insight.
Supported by our internationally renowned academic team and industry partners, you’ll learn to shoot with a clear sense of purpose. Working in long-form documentary photography, breaking news, sport and fashion, as well as immersive multimedia narrative, you’ll acquire the skills you need to tell stories in fresh and engaging ways.
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 Work as a professional photographer from the start, while gaining valuable industry insight and technical know-how. Have full access to our state-of-the-art educational photographic facility. Benefit from a programme of visiting lecturers and industry mentors. Enjoy opportunities for local, national and international work placements. Exhibit your photography in London during the course’s annual Professional Week.
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 Press & Editorial Photography with Integrated Foundation Year 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 |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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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
University Rankings
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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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