Just 19, he's been limited so far in his Burnley career to substitute appearances since making his debut in the final home game of the 2007/08 season against Cardiff.
He'll now spend the first half of next season playing in the Scottish Premier League with Falkirk to gain much needed experience.
Owen Coyle said: "Alex is a player of huge talent, we have already seen what he is capable of, but going on loan to Falkirk for six months will give him a lot of experience, similar to when Jay Rodriguez had a spell with Stirling Albion in the 2007/08 season. I am sure he will come back an even better player." Alex played six games for the Clarets last season, the first coming in the 3-2 win against Sheffield United at Bramall Lane and the last at Arsenal in the FA Cup.