Our award-winning BA (Hons) Fashion Design course has a credible reputation within the fashion industry. We are renowned for producing successful graduates who go on to become creative and innovative designers.
- We have strong relationships with over 150 global brands, which means we can help you to secure placements with top designer companies.
- You have the option to complete a work placement in the third year or move directly into the final year and complete your degree in three years.
- You’ll also get the opportunity to work on briefs that have outcomes linked to your career aspirations, build an impressive portfolio, work on live projects for real clients, and compete in national and international competitions.
Portfolio is required and will need to be submitted at the application stage. Applicants are also required to attend a selection day when they will be interview with a portfolio
Module Overview
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Throughout the course, you’ll attend a mixture of online tutorials both, online and face-to-face lectures, seminars, tutorials and practical sessions. Independent study is an important aspect of this course.
Most teaching is studio and workshop based. Our tutors have a good rapport with students and you’ll get the chance to discuss your work through individual tutorials and small group sessions.
In Year 1 (Year 2 for Foundation Entry) we’ll introduce you to the broad area of fashion design.
FIRST YEAR: In the first year (Year 2 for Foundation Entry) we equip you with a broad range of skills that will start you off on your fashion journey. We also give you a fantastic starter kit which includes all sewing tools, calico and pattern paper. Teaching and learning use a blended approach of online tutorials, face to face teaching in the studios and technical workshops. You will learn many creative skills such as research and trend, design, illustration and textile techniques, plus more technical skills such as pattern cutting, garment manufacture, CAD, digital embroidery and knit. You will also get to study enterprise modules or critical studies in fashion.
SECOND YEAR: The second year is all about finding out what kind of designer you are. You will work on both traditional and experimental briefs allowing you to make informed choices about your career path, and tailor your brief outcomes to match your pathway of choice. Advice is given throughout via one-to-one tutorials. You will also have a module in professional practice which will assist you in creating professional CVs, give you interview techniques and enable you to build your personal brand identity. You can opt in to taking a placement year in Year 2, and there will be guidance from staff and graduates who have completed their placement to help you to make informed choices.
THIRD YEAR: If you have decided to take on a placement you will spend your third year out in the industry.
FOURTH YEAR: The final year (Year 3 for non-placement and Year 4 for sandwich/placement students) is all about YOU! We want you to work on highly personal briefs that really mean something to you and inspire you to create a final collection that you are proud of. Through completing a number of exciting briefs you will be guided to make work that pushes boundaries, create innovative fabrics solutions through consideration of sustainable issues which could include up-cycling, re-using, re-making garments or work with companies who supply specific fabrics that link to your theme. DETAIL is key, and we work with industry professionals who deliver masterclasses with our students on different subjects such as menswear, knitwear, experimental pattern cutting, how to style your collection, and how to Swarovski crystal your fabric!
University Highlights
WHY STUDY WITH US
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fashion Design is ranked 2nd in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2021)
- Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Fashion Design is ranked 6th in the UK with 98% of students satisfied with teaching (National Student Survey 2020)
- Our Fashion courses are ranked in the Top 80 of the Best Fashion Schools in the World for 2020 (CEOWORLD Magazine).
KEY FEATURES
- Cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including our £15m Media Factory
- Benefit from practice-based, industry-led teaching
- Recognised with professional accreditations for many of our courses
- Take advantage of our excellent industry links, with many opportunities to work on live briefs and client-based projects
- Gain experience with optional integrated placement years, internships and volunteering opportunities
- Present your work in our modern gallery spaces at exhibitions and degree show events