University of Salford

BA (Hons) Costume Design

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Bring characters to life on the screen and stage with your artistic skills. Study Costume Design at the University of Salford. Learn more and apply today.

Key highlights

  • Design costumes that bring characters to life for screen and stage

Entry requirements

  • Additional condition: portfolio — As part of your application, we will need to see a portfolio of work to provide opportunity for you to share your creative practice with us.
  • GCSE: C — to include English Language
  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below UCAS Tariff Points 104-112 points to include Art and Design / Design Technology as detailed below.
  • T-level: Merit — To include B/C or above in Art and Design / Design Technology T level Merit BTEC National Diploma DMM-DDM in a relevant subject Access to HE 104-112 points to include specific Art & Design or Design & Technology Scottish…
  • BTEC: DMM-DDM — to include in a relevant subject; BTEC National Diploma
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 104-112 — 104-112 points to include Art & Design or Design & Technology
  • International Baccalaureate: 31-32 — to include including Art & Design/ De
  • UCAS tariff points: 112 — …Design & Technology Foundation Diploma in Art and Design Distinction = 112 UCAS points - if you have a Pass (80 points) or Merit (96 points), you must have additional qualifications to a total of 112 points.

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Costume designer
  • Costume supervisor
  • Wardrobe assistant
  • Costume maker
  • Costume buyer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £100,050 per year; £200 per year | International: £100,050 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Salford, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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