Drawing BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
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Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Drawing BA (Hons) at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Art.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Art
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Art at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £20000 | £15500 | £18500 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £25000 | £11500 - £19500 | £12000 - £23500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Art
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £19948 | £16221 | £19536 |
25-75 percentile range | £17428 - £24000 | £11190 - £21313 | £13583 - £25698 |
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Course Description
Become a rigorous and innovative critical thinker and practitioner on Falmouth’s dedicated drawing degree, one of only a few of its kind in the UK.
Based within a vibrant and collaborative studio culture, you’ll create ambitious work by developing informed opinions and techniques that combine theory with practice. On this course, you’ll build your skills, expertise and career opportunities by exploring wide-ranging areas of drawing practice and critical studies.
You will:
Work in our purpose-built, dedicated suite of studios with like-minded peers
Study a variety of processes and approaches to the discipline, including life drawing, printmaking, etching, digital methods and the moving image
Develop a portfolio that emphasises the dynamic possibilities and relevance of contemporary drawing practice
Work alongside internationally recognised visiting artists
Benefit from placement opportunities in your second year, making industry connections while exploring the real-world applications of drawing across sectors
Have the chance to exhibit your work throughout your Drawing degree – previous spaces have included Wheal Martyn Clay Works, Gallery Tresco, the Robert Burt Gallery and ShelterBox Truro
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Drawing BA (Hons) at Falmouth University
40% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall is required, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening |
Trinity ISE | A minimum of Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components is required. |
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Cambridge English Advanced | A minimum on the Cambridge English scale of 169 is required |
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PTE Academic | 55 | A minimum score in the Pearson Academic Test of English of 55 overall is required, with a minimum of 51 in all four components. |
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
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About Falmouth University
Established in 1902, Falmouth University (FU) is located in the port town of the same name. This university dedicates itself to a variety of subjects related to Design & Art, particularly in the technological sense. Some examples of what to expect here include Games & Computing Courses, Photography, and Film Studies. As Falmouth is located in the famous surfer hotspot of Cornwall, watersport fanatics will quickly find themselves at home. If surfing isn’t for you, you can still enjoy the pristine beaches and the social scene in the surrounding area.
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Student composition of Falmouth University
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Total number of students enrolled at Falmouth University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5410
- postgraduates:
- 705
- Total:
- 6115
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Drawing”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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