BA Fashion Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Design, combining design and creative practice with sustainable and circular approaches to garment creation. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Research Methods, Communication & Writing, and Engineering Design. Students engage with live industry briefs and use CAD technology alongside traditional pattern cutting and construction. The course offers a four-year option with a foundation year, and includes a final-year dissertation and graduate collection.
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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 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 69%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 81%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 87 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 79%
- Working and studying: 7%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 14%
- Design occupations: 12%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 9%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 72%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 68%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 64%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 420 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 8%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 20%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 40%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Foundation course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Cut and Construct
- Redesign 2D 3D
- Histories
- Colour and shape
- Industry Practice
- Core Skills: Digital
- Core Skills: Stretch
- Collaboration
- Innovation
- Theories
- Pre-Collection
- Investigations
- Collection
- Professional Strategies
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £32,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Design at Falmouth University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.