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PostgraduateMA

Historical Costume

Arts University Bournemouth
Poole, England
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1 yearDuration
£19,975Per Year (Intl)
£9,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in combined and general studies with the MA Historical Costume at Arts University Bournemouth. Based in Poole, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time and part-time structure. The MA Historical Costume course engages the student in the potential of performance design and garment construction to explore complex ideas; some of which could stray into other areas of artistic experimentation. Students may come to the course with a background in costume, fashion, textiles or theatre/performance design or may have studied subjects from across the humanities including arts and performance. This masters programme supports and encourages the student to investigate individual practice within an interdisciplinary framework, whilst developing a critical theoretical context fo... International tuition fees are £19,975 per year, home/UK fees are £9,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 93% student satisfaction rating, and 73% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Historical Dress and Society
Advanced Costume Construction Techniques
Performance Design and Embodiment
Critical Theory in Fashion and Dress
Contextualising Historical Practice
Research Methods and Professional Practice
Independent Practice and Creative Development
Dissertation in Historical Costume
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,975

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£19,975

Home Student Fee

£9,000

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

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

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Graduate Outcomes

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💼 Employment Breakdown

63%Working
10%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
35%Professional Jobs
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