Fashion Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons)
Falmouth University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 235 graduates of Fashion Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Falmouth University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies 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 | £23000 | £21000 | £23500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £16000 - £25500 | £17500 - £29500 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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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.
Turn heads and change minds as you steer the industry toward a more sustainable future.
On this Fashion Design degree, you’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real-world challenges and learn the design skills needed to make positive change.
Working with professional facilities, you’ll be encouraged to experiment with new and emerging fashion design technologies and processes as you immerse yourself in all aspects of garment concept and creation.
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
Learn design skills needed to make positive change at the forefront of the creative industries
Explore the environmental, ethical and moral challenges of our time in relation to the fashion design sector
Have access to resources ranging from specialist industrial sewing and knit machines and ultrasonic welding equipment to screen printing and a natural dye garden
Discover the sustainable ways of working in both traditional and digital pattern cutting – including CLO3D
Collaborate with likeminded students, expert staff and industry specialists to unlock new ideas, opportunities and networks
Tackle live briefs from leading brands with a focus on global sustainability
Investigate brands and business models to develop professional practice skills
Have the opportunity to explore all realms of fashion design, including streetwear, sportswear and functional clothing concepts
Graduate as a confident, innovative and responsible fashion designer, with a career-launching portfolio, look book and final collection
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 Fashion Design with Integrated Foundation Year BA (Hons) at Falmouth University
| 21% | Teaching Professionals |
| 13% | Customer service occupations |
| 8% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 8% | Elementary occupations |
| 7% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
| 7% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 6% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
| 6% | Sales occupations |
| 4% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 3% | Skilled trades occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
- Foundation
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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 “Fashion”: 1815 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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