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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 452F

Costume with Foundation Year

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Costume with Foundation Year at Arts University Bournemouth is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about expressing creativity and innovation. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Unique Course Offering: This is the only costume course in the UK that combines theatrical and film projects throughout the degree programme. Collaboration in a Creative Environment: You will collaborate with filmmakers, makeup artists, and actors as part of the esteemed Bournemouth Film School (accredited by CILECT and Screenskills) and engage in stage productions in our two theatres. Enjoy exciting projects across multiple disciplines within a vibrant creative community. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Unique Course Offering
Collaboration in a Creative Environment
Specialisation and Portfolio Development
Networking with Industry Professionals
Award-Winning Education
Unleash Your Creativity
What to Expect
Costume Design
Costume Making
Costume Supervision
UCAS Code:452F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points32

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

Fee information is not yet available. Please check the university website for details.

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Arts University Bournemouth

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,500£25,000£30,000
3 years£12,500£20,000£24,500
5 years£18,000£24,000£31,000

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£20,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-02-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
90%
Assessment and feedback
84%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
67%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
79%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

Arts University Bournemouth offers Costume with Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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