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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W455
Costume Construction
University of South WalesCardiff, Wales
3 yearsDuration
£17,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
88%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Costume Construction at University of South Wales. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. The BA (Hons) Costume Construction course at Coleg y Cymoedd is delivered in partnership with the University of South Wales and is taught at the Nantgarw Campus. This course introduces students to the study of costume within historical and contemporary context with the acquisition of specialist skills such as pattern cutting, garment construction and surface embellishment. You will need creative flair and an ability to use your design knowledge and creative skills to interpret ideas. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Historical Costume and Dress
Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction
Surface Embellishment Techniques
Costume Design for Performance
Tailoring and Corsetry
Contemporary Costume Practice
Professional Practice and Industry Placement
Costume Research and Contextual Studies
UCAS Code:W455
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC |
| UCAS Points | 102 |
🗣️ 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
£17,200
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£51,600
Home Student Fee
Contact university for home fee details
International students fee for 2-year full-time programme. Home student fee not stated on page
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £20,000 | £23,000 | £26,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £20,500 | £24,500 |
| 5 years | £20,000 | £25,000 | £29,000 |
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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
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 CAH25-01-03 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
77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 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-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
85%
Overall
Teaching on my course
88%Learning opportunities
88%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
79%Learning resources
85%Student voice
79%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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