Falmouth University
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.

Overall student satisfaction
88 /100
30 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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


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

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

****Foundation Year:** ** **Assessments are 100% coursework based ** Assessment will take place at the end of each module, and you'll get feedback and evaluation throughout the year. You'll be assessed through visual, verbal and written assignments, including your portfolio and a reflective journal. **Progressing in your specialism ** Students studying on courses with an Integrated Foundation Year must successfully complete all foundation modules before they can progress to the next stage of their course. ****Your specialism:** ** **Continuous monitoring** **Twice-yearly studio practice** **Assessments** **Written assignments** **Self-evaluation** **Final-year dissertation, project and exhibition**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Creative Writing

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

If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Drawing with Integrated Foundation Year, BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

University Rankings

#88
University Guru Meta Ranking
of Falmouth University

among 379 universities in England UK
based on 10 different rankings

Positions of Falmouth University in top UK and global 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

undergraduates:
5410
postgraduates:
705
Total:
6115
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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 which is among the 22.39% lowest among all Drawing students in the UK.