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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: 1008
Fashion Communication with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BA (Hons) Fashion Communication with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving organisational success. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Fashion Communication is a fashion-focused visual design course. We combine art direction, styling, graphic design, film, animation, photography, journalism, events, and trend forecasting for fashion. We brand, style, write, shoot, package, and direct. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Year Modules:
Visual Communication Fundamentals
Design Principles and Practice
Fashion History and Context
Digital Media Essentials
Professional Practice and Employability
Year One Modules:
Fashion Photography and Styling
UCAS Code:1008
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD 80 UCAS tariff points from three A Levels. Grades CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
Home Student Fee
£9,535
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
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 — Birmingham City University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £18,500 | £23,500 | £27,000 |
| 5 years | £22,500 | £29,000 | £37,000 |
UK subject average: £26,000 — 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
£23,500
UK average
£26,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£29,000
UK average
£26,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH17-01-03). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
90%Working
10%Work & Study
85%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
93%
Overall
Teaching on my course
92%Learning opportunities
93%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
95%Organisation and management
93%Learning resources
93%Student voice
93%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
86%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Fashion Communication with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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