BA Drawing
About this course
BA (Hons) Drawing is an art degree centred on studio-based practice, material exploration, and contemporary drawing contexts. Core topics include Research Methods, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can optionally undertake an additional year abroad. The foundation year (Year 0) introduces fundamental concepts through Explore, Technique, Apply, Industry, and Launch. The first year establishes baseline skills with Practice in Context 1, Press Play, Practice in Context 2, and Initiating Practice. The second year progresses studio techniques through Sustained Personal Enquiry 1, Situating Practice: Studio, Sustained Personal Enquiry 2, Testing Ground: Collaboration, and Testing Ground: Studio. The final year culminates in independent portfolios and public exhibitions via Entrepreneurial Practices: Agencies and Audiences, Practice as Research, Public Platforms, and Realisation.
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Entry requirements
We consider all applications on their own individual merit and potential. Our diverse community is creative, innovative and entrepreneurial. We recognise that these qualities aren’t always shown in academic grades alone. That’s why, while many of our applicants achieve high academic grades, we also welcome those who can demonstrate their potential through an exceptional portfolio or performance. We welcome applications from all subject backgrounds, whether you’ve specialised in STEM, the arts or humanities. Find out more about our Entry Requirements here . Course routes & entry requirements BA/BSc(Hons) three year degree : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with professional placement : minimum 64 UCAS Tariff points BA/BSc(Hons) four year degree with Integrated Foundation Year : minimum 32 UCAS Tariff points Check how many points your qualifications are worth
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What students say
Based on about 80 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 71%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 17%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 50 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 67%
- Working and studying: 14%
- Further study: 6%
- Unemployed: 4%
Most common jobs
- Skilled trades occupations: 19%
- Sales occupations: 16%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 13%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 16%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 43%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 87%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Practice in Context 1
- Press Play
- Practice in Context 2
- Initiating Practice
- Sustained Personal Enquiry 1
- Situating Practice: Studio
- Sustained Personal Enquiry 2
- Testing Ground: Collaboration
- Testing Ground: Studio
- Entrepreneurial Practices: Agencies and Audiences
- Practice as Research
- Public Platforms
- Realisation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Drawing at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 15 months, £17,000 after 3 years, £20,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £13,500 and £26,500. The £20,500 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Art.
What do graduates of BA Drawing at Falmouth University do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Drawing at Falmouth University?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Drawing at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
Does BA Drawing at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Drawing at Falmouth University?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 17% left higher education.