University of Salford

BA (Hons) Costume Design With Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

The shared Foundation Year provides the perfect opportunity for people who want more time to explore the key principles of art, design and media. The course is designed to help you develop your creative skills, it gives you a chance to build a larger portfolio, and provides a good transition period to familiarise yourself with the Salford School of Arts, Media and Creative Technology, and life as a student at the University of Salford.

Key highlights

  • Shared foundation year exploring key principles of art, design and media
  • Develops creative skills before progressing to degree-level study
  • Opportunity to build a larger creative portfolio
  • Transition period to settle into university life and the school

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C — to include English Language
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Art & Design qualification preferred A Levels 64 tariff points from A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification prefe…
  • T-level: Pass — …A-levels (or equivalent) to include an Arts & Design qualification preferred T Levels Pass: D or E in core subject.
  • BTEC: MPP — to include including Art & Design; BTEC National Diploma
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 64 — 64 points including Art & Design
  • International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including Art & Design Europe
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass Level 3

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 maker
  • Wardrobe assistant
  • Costume supervisor
  • Theatre designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £200 per year | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

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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