Cultivate the skills to enter the world of costume design on-screen.
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 you...
Cultivate the skills to enter the world of costume design on-screen.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Master core techniques such as drawing, cutting, wardrobe pulling and fitting <br/>Investigate the social, cultural and environmental factors that influence memorable costume designs of our time<br/>Analyse industry applications such as music promos, commercials and costume breakdown, applying this knowledge to innovative challenge-based projects<br/>Utilise our extensive wardrobe store and textiles and dress collection to achieve your vision of a character<br/>Refine your skills as a costume practitioner in your final year through a collaborative screen production project to develop your professional portfolio <br/><br/>The Costume Design for Film & Television course is one of the few undergraduate programmes recognised by BAFTA UK as an eligible course for the BAFTA UK Scholarship programme.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
PY21
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1
104
120
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
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A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
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P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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