Undergraduate academic requirements
- Successful completion of high school diploma
- 104 to 120 UCAS Tariff points
Program
Bachelor's
Key facts
- Duration3 years
- ProgramOn campus
- PaceFull-time
- Annual tuition fee19,950GBP
- Start dateSep
- University rankingNot ranked
Program overview
What Falmouth University says about their program:
Costume designers play a powerful role in the storytelling process, working from script to screen to create a character’s signature style. This course will equip you with in-demand expertise in garment design, acquisition, alteration and creation, as well as the knowledge and flair to achieve your vision. Armed with core skills including drawing, cutting and wardrobe curation, along with a career-launching showreel and the confidence to collaborate with industry professionals, you’ll have the edge over your peers as you enter this vibrant industry.
Admission requirements
Postgraduate academic requirements
- Relevant equivalent Level 6 qualifications. Our typical applicants hold an undergraduate degree of 2
2 or above, or equivalent experience and a demonstrable interest in the subject.
English proficiency
Undergraduate
- IELTS
6.0 (no band below 5.5)
- TOEFL
80 overall with a minimum score of 18 in writing, listening, and reading and 20 in speaking
- PTE
55 (minimum 51 in all four components)
- Cambridge English Scale
169
- Trinity ISE II with Distinction in all four components
Postgraduate
- IELTS
6.5 (no band below 6.0)
- TOEFL
90 overall with a minimum score of 19 in writing, listening, and reading and 21 in speaking
- PTE
60 (minimum 55 in all four components)
- Cambridge English Scale
176
- Trinity
ISE III with Pass in all four components
Additional tests such as WAEC, WASSCE, NECO English, LRN International, and KITE are accepted Please note the Home Edition and MyBest scores are not accepted.
English proficiency waivers
- International Baccalaureate (IB) minimum of 5 in standard level English or 4 in Higher Level English
- European Baccalaureate minimum grade of 7.0 in Advanced English Language 2 or a minimum grade of 7.5 in Advanced English Language 3
- IGCSE Undergraduate Grade C or above
- Minimum 2 years working in an English-speaking country
- Reference from an English teacher
English tests might not be required for students in countries where English is an official language. Please contact our advisors to get more information
Documents required
Undergraduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Interview
- Portfolio (applicable to certain courses only)
Graduate
- Application form
- Academic transcripts
- Diploma of previous studies
- Translations
- Proof of English proficiency
- Copy of passport
- Personal statement
- Portfolio or writing sample (applicable to certain courses only)
- Two references
Scholarships at Falmouth University
Scholarships of £2,000 each for international fee status undergraduate students joining a full-time on-campus (or part-time/full-time online) Bachelors degree in September 2026 after progressing directly from one of Falmouth's partner institutions (including partners in Sri Lanka, China, Greece, India and the UK). Applied as a credit toward the second tuition fee instalment for new international students.
15 scholarships of £2,000 each for international offer holders paying international fees, starting a full-time on-campus taught Bachelors degree in September 2026. Open to new, self-funding international undergraduate students demonstrating exceptional talent; applied as a credit toward the second tuition fee instalment, awarded for one year only.
Three scholarships of £5,000 each (one per faculty: Business & Design; Creative Arts & Communication; Screen, Technology & Performance) for the most talented international undergraduate offer holders paying international fees, starting a full-time on-campus taught Bachelors degree in September 2026. Applied as a credit toward the second tuition fee instalment; self-funding students only, one award per student.
All scholarship information on Studee is provided for guidance only. Always check the for the latest information on eligibility, award amounts, deadlines, and application requirements.
Fees
Through the award of scholarships, Falmouth University aims to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence.
Fee information
- Undergraduate tuition
£19,950 per year
- Postgraduate tuition
£19,950 to £25,000 per program
What is the cost of living near Falmouth University?
| Category | Cost (in British Pound Sterling) |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed apartment in city centre | £1,015 |
| Rent, 1-bed apartment outside centre | £824 |
| Utilities (electricity, heating, water, refuse) | £242 |
| Internet (60 Mbps unlimited) | £32 |
| Mobile phone plan (data + calls) | £13 |
| Monthly public transport pass | £75 |
| Monthly grocery basket | £250 |
| Coffee shop drink | £4 |
| Cinema or cultural event ticket | £10 |
| Gym membership | £35 |
Indicative monthly costs per person.
Data sourced from numbeo.com (Crowdsourced).
Visa requirements for Falmouth University
Many international students will require a visa to study in the UK, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.