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Costume Interpretation with Design

  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
The Northern School of Art
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Course summary

Renowned for producing industry-ready costumiers, this degree is your
gateway to the entertainment world, including film, television, and theatre.

Located in the thriving filming hub of the North East, with connections to leading industry professionals, the programme combines expert instruction in costume construction and design with a collaborative, studio-based culture.

You’ll work in inspiring sewing and design studios, collaborating across disciplines with students from Acting, Film, TV & Theatre, and Set Design for Stage & Screen. Through exhibitions, industry projects, and networking opportunities, no two days on this programme are the same. With a reputation for excellence and close ties to the creative industries, our graduates are highly sought after. This programme equips you with the skills, creativity, and confidence to bring costumes to life for the stage and screen, making your mark in the global entertainment industry.

As a student of this programme, you will also have access to the Costume Archive, which includes garments and accessories from the 1800’s onwards. The costume and garment collection is a valuable resource to view, handleand learn about traditional construction techniques.

Modules

In your first year (level 4):

  • Introductory Cut & Construction
  • Costume Design & Illustration
  • Cut & Construction
  • Embellishment
  • Industry Awareness
  • Creative Thinking

In your second year (level 5):

  • Millinery
  • Tailoring for Costume
  • Professional Practice
  • Creative Discussion
  • Specialist Focus for Costume

In your third year (level 6):

  • Project Research and Preparation
  • Dissertation Report
  • Final Major Project
  • Final Show and Portfolio

Assessment method

In course assessment. Each module is assessed upon completion and given a percentage mark.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • The Northern School of Art

Study options

  • BA (Hons) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W452
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Campus Code:
H
Points of Entry:
Year 1, 2, 3

The Northern School of Art has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W452
Institution code:
C71
Campus name:
The Northern School of Art
Campus Code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

International applicants

We do not currently accept students from outside of the UK. However, we can accept applications from those have evidence of pre-settled status to live, work and study in the UK. Please contact admissions@northernart.ac.uk for more information.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff 96 - 112 points

UCAS tariff points can be made up of a mixture of Level 3 qualifications.

A level CCC - BBC

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) MMM - DMM

Access to HE Diploma

Successfully complete Access to HE Diploma

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

Successfully complete Foundation Diploma

T Level Pass (C and above)

Your potential is our main focus when assessing your suitability for the programme you have applied to. Because of this, we take into account all aspects of your application and not just your academic profile.
If you are a mature applicant (i.e. 21+ years), we will place more emphasis on your portfolio and the skills and experience you can demonstrate at interview.
Your portfolio, which you bring to interview, is an integral part of the assessment. It should demonstrate your current skills, interests and knowledge where appropriate.
It is also expected that you will bring evidence of written work to interview and/or have a Level 2 qualification in English/Literacy.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/
Portfolio
https://northernart.ac.uk/study-with-us/hartlepool-campus/supporting-you/how-to-apply/

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Due to the creative nature of our programmes, we treat all applications on their own merit and welcome anyone who has the ability and aspirations to achieve at higher education. Applicants have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential to us by showing their portfolio at an interview. If you are predicted points below the stipulated range, or if you have any other qualifications or professional experience, please get in touch as we still may be able to consider you.

Learn more on the The Northern School of Art website

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

As with most creative programmes delivered at higher education, this programme will have additional costs such as material and basic tools and contribution towards educational visits to ensure successful completion of the programme. The School offers financial support packages to help with this, whether this be through means-tested bursaries and/or grants. In addition, the School offers subsidised resale of course materials, free use of studios etc. More detailed information is provided at the interview stage; however, if you require this sooner please contact interviews@northernart.ac.uk

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