Marine and Natural History Photography - BA (Hons)

Falmouth University

Tell powerful conservation stories with your camera.Join a passionate group of environmentalists who believe that images can change the world. Evolve as a skilled communicator, exploring important and powerful ecological and conservation issues and bring them to life with your camera. Combining the rigour of research with the creativity of storytelling, you’ll expose some of the biggest challenges that face people and planet, while celebrating the beauty of nature. Based in some of the most outstanding landscapes in the UK, you’ll learn from award-winning and industry-connected photographers, expert filmmakers, explorers and scientists, gaining career-boosting insights and opportunities during your studies. While developing technical proficiency, we also encourage students to think critically, to ask questions and to challenge patterns of thought and behaviour to make a difference. Why study this course at Falmouth?Cornwall’s diverse marine and land environments will be your studio – you can get from campus to coast or moorland in a matter of minutes Rivalling professional studios, our facilities and stores are stacked with high-spec digital and analogue equipment and are some of the best of any UK university You'll gain insider insights and professional connections through masterclasses, guest speakers, field trips and live briefs We encourage adventure – former students have travelled to the Ecuadorian rainforest, Indonesian coral reefs, and Norwegian glaciers to produce their Major Projects You’ll become part of our close-knit, globe-trotting alumni that have picked up huge commissions (BBC, Netflix) and awards for their work As part of our supportive creative community, you’ll start building your professional network from day one of your degree

The Institute of Photography