Develop your skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree.
If you’re interested in taking on a new subject that you’ve not had the opportunity to study in depth before, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for specialist degree-level study.
This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and devel...
Develop your skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. <br/><br/>If you’re interested in taking on a new subject that you’ve not had the opportunity to study in depth before, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might be for you. These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for specialist degree-level study. <br/><br/>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 in the domain you want to study. We’ll help nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities through five core modules. <br/><br/>After your foundation year, you’ll have a deeper knowledge of your subject, a clear understanding of your strengths, a developed practical and technical skill set and the confidence to excel in your chosen degree subject when you join other students for the rest of your course. <br/><br/>Start your career journey as a compelling, powerful commercial photographer.<br/><br/>On this Commercial Photography degree course, you will find your unique creative voice while learning how to thrive in a fast-changing industry. <br/><br/>Whether youre 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.<br/><br/>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. <br/><br/>You will:<br/>Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism. <br/>Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments. <br/>Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects. <br/>Complete your chosen degree over a four-year period. <br/>Learn how to tell compelling multi-channel stories across a range of photographic genres for commercial brands and clients<br/>Work on real industry briefs, from concept to pitch and delivery, using professional-standard studios and digital post-production suites<br/>Get equipped with specialist technical skills including working in a studio, pre and postproduction, digital workflows, editing, design, layout and retouching<br/>Collaborate with other specialists on live campaigns and brand strategies<br/>Gain the business prowess needed to excel in the industry, including communication skills and project management alongside sustainable and ethical considerations<br/>Develop valuable skills in creative problem solving, critical thinking and negotiation
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
FY18
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Foundation
80
120
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
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A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 80 and 120 UCAS points
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
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P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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