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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 222F

Creative Direction with Foundation Year

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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4 yearsDuration
N/ATuition Fee
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
86%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Creative Direction 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. The creative economy is one of the world’s fastest growing sectors, growing more than five times faster than other industries in the UK and employing over 2 million people. This course is designed to develop your conceptual thinking, creative problem-solving skills, and strategic vision. It will provide you with the skills and experience necessary to occupy a role that is the beating heart of this success, the Creative Director. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a 89% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Foundation Year Essentials
Design Thinking and Innovation
Visual Communication Fundamentals
Creative Problem-Solving Methods
Brand Strategy and Direction
Digital Media and Production
Team Leadership in Creative Practice
Portfolio Development and Professional Practice
UCAS Code:222F
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

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Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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£22,500£24,500£28,000
3 years£16,500£22,000£26,500
5 years£21,000£26,500£33,000

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 Close to UK average salary
This course
£22,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 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

70%Working
5%Studying
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
65%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-01 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
86%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Arts University Bournemouth

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