BA Fashion Styling & Art Direction
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Styling & Art Direction is an undergraduate degree centred on editorial storytelling, visual communication, and the practical creation of fashion imagery for print, digital, and live platforms. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students have the option to undertake an integrated foundation year at the start of the course, and can also choose to spend a year abroad. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through modules such as Fashion Foundations, Thinking & Storytelling, Body Politics, and Earth Action. The second year builds on these principles with The Fashion Space, The Fashion Consultant, The Fashion Show, and Collaboration, focusing on digital media, professional teamwork, and live editorial reporting. The final year involves advanced individual research, branding projects, and an extended Final Major Project supported by Breaking Ground, The Fashion Client, Fashion Visionary, and Future Skills.
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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 217 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 90%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
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: 85%
- Foundation course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Explore
- Technique
- Apply
- Industry
- Launch
- Fashion Foundations
- Thinking & Storytelling
- Body Politics
- Earth Action
- The Fashion Space
- The Fashion Consultant
- The Fashion Show
- Collaboration
- Breaking Ground
- The Fashion Client
- Fashion Visionary
- Future Skills
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Styling & Art Direction 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 Styling & Art Direction 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 Styling & Art Direction at Falmouth University?
90% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Styling & Art Direction at Falmouth University?
The average entrant had 126 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Styling & Art Direction at Falmouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Styling & Art Direction at Falmouth University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.