Drawing with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 30 graduates of Drawing with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Creative Writing at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Writing.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Journalism
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Creative Writing 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21000 | £20000 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £23000 | £17500 - £26500 | £20500 - £28500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Journalism
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £21668 | £20580 | £24071 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19581 - £25328 | £15937 - £25195 | £18820 - £29863 |
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Course Description
Explore your creativity and expand your professional skills by entering the creative industries on an Integrated Foundation Year degree. Taught over four years, these courses include an introductory year to build a solid foundation before you go on to specialise in your chosen subject at degree level.
If you're interested in taking on a new subject, or have been out of education for a while, then our Integrated Foundation Year courses might just be for you.
These four-year courses include an introductory year to help you build the core skills needed for degree-level study.
This is a chance for you to let your imagination run wild and explore your creativity, expand your professional skills and develop enhanced subject knowledge. We'll help you nurture your expertise in problem solving, risk-taking, designing and making as you develop your abilities.
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:
Develop technical, design thinking and production skills in your chosen specialism
Learn teamwork, leadership and project management skills through a variety of learning environments
Develop critical thinking and creative problem-solving skills through the development of unique and innovative projects
Complete your chosen degree over a four-year period
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 with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Falmouth University
| 35% | Sales occupations |
| 20% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 15% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 5% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing
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English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| PTE Academic | 55 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| Trinity ISE | |
| Cambridge English Advanced | |
| PTE Academic | 55 |
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:
August 1, 2026
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:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
FY10
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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 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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FAQ about Drawing with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) Falmouth University
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £21000 15 months after graduation, £20000 3 years after graduation and £25000 after graduation.
- Sales occupations (35%), Information Technology Professionals (20%), Elementary occupations (15%), Science, engineering and technology associate professionals (5%)
- 30 graduates rated the course 88. This means that 88% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Drawing with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Falmouth University.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of