Costume Construction BA (Hons)
South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 35 graduates of Costume Construction BA (Hons) and other courses in CAH25 at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in CAH25
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of CAH25 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 | £19500 | £18000 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £23000 | £14000 - £21500 | £17000 - £28000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of CAH25
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20903 | £17931 | £21753 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
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Course Description
A unique opportunity in collaboration with the Royal Opera House. The BA (Hons) Costume Construction programme places an emphasis on the knowledge and use of both historical and contemporary pattern cutting, construction, textiles and finishing techniques. Emphasis is focused on the cut and construction techniques for costume in the following areas: performance art, theatre, opera, dance, music, musical theatre, film and television. Work-related learning is uppermost and includes live projects, competitions, vocational projects and work experience placements. Visits are organised to exhibitions, galleries and professional studios. In addition, students benefit from professional input from one of the most prestigious theatres in the world.
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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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Costume Construction BA (Hons) at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
| 15% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 15% | Conservation and environment professionals |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 10% | Customer service occupations |
| 10% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 10% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | IELTS 6.0 - minimum 5.5 across all components. |
Costs
Tuition Fees Costume Construction BA (Hons)
| EU | £17930 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9000 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9000 | year 1 |
| International | £17930 | year 1 |
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)
About South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
South Essex College is a provider of Further and Higher Education, located on three main campuses throughout the English county of Essex. These three sites include campuses in Basildon, Southend, and Grays High Street (Thurrocks). The locations are dedicated to Digital Technologies, vocational courses, and specialist workshops, respectively.
Student composition of South Essex College of Further and Higher Education
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Total number of students enrolled at South Essex College of Further and Higher Education by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
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Costume Design for Film & Television BA (Hons) | Falmouth University | - | 6% | 8% | - | - | 150 | Falmouth | On campus Full-time |
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Costume Design with Foundation Year BA (Hons) | University of Salford | 60% | 5% | 15% | - | - | 161 | Salford | On campus Full-time |
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