Me in 5 years

Marine & Natural History Photography

Falmouth has to be one of the most exciting and perfect places for natural history photography, both in the sea and on land. Here you will be able to study and photograph basking sharks, dolphins and exotic creatures like the sunfish. On land you could wait in a hide for that elusive raptor to appear, explore the subtropical gardens of Cornwall, examine woodland life or reach for a microscope and delve into the world of diatoms.

This is a unique programme of study: a wildlife photography degree course covering both marine and terrestrial life. A course which will extend your skills as a communicator using photographs, words and moving image so that you can develop into an accomplished and confident wildlife photographer or filmmaker. You'll receive expert tuition from staff who are practising photographers and/or scientists, allowing you to progress your analytical, critical, problem-solving and practical skills.

You will study habitats and species, and understand the scientific basis for the planet's diversity of life - all aided by field trips and our contacts with organisations such as the AONB, National Maritime Museum and the Royal Horticultural Society. This course will introduce you to many disciplines, from shooting on location to time lapse, moving image and photomicrography. You'll also engage in key environmental and ecological debates that will be vitally important to whichever profession you choose.



You'll be working in our state-of-the-art Photography Centre, which boasts the latest equipment for marine and natural history photography. There is a specialist laboratory to house microscopes, aquariums and equipment for wildlife specimens, as well as digital and traditional processing facilities including digital printers and dark rooms.

The course is a major sponsor of WildPhotos , the national conference for natural history photographers and filmmakers, while exhibitions of underwater photography at the National Maritime Museum and the National Marine Aquarium in Plymouth reflect the course's intention to be at the forefront of natural history image making.

I think this course looks really interesting as something I'd like to do in the future. I love photograhy, taking pictures of wildlife, and I think the sea is pretty fascinating.

I have pretty much no idea what I want to do in 5 years, though.