Overview
Fashion Design BA sits in a competitive part of the UK market, which works in your favour once you know which departments to aim at. It is a 3 years undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Fashion Design is studio based, and most departments will want to see a portfolio. We currently work with 25 universities on this course across 19 cities.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition ranges from £18.000 to £37.000 a year depending on the department, which is a real difference over the length of the course.
Send us your transcript and we will tell you honestly which of these you are a realistic candidate for, and which are worth an application anyway.
Entry requirements
AcademicA high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
EnglishIELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
A portfolio and an internship decide entry, and the graduate market is small relative to the number of courses. Technical skill in pattern cutting and garment construction is what separates employable designers from illustrators.
Roles graduates go into
- Fashion designer
- Assistant designer
- Pattern cutter or garment technologist
- Print or textile designer
- Product developer
- Stylist or creative assistant
Where they work
- Fashion brands and retailers
- Design studios and suppliers
- Manufacturers and sourcing offices
- Costume and theatrical wardrobe
- Freelance and own label
After the course
No register. Internships, a graduate show and technical competence are what the industry hires on.
Fees and funding
Tuition, international students£18,000 - £37,000