BA Fashion Design with a Foundation Year
Entry requirements
80 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements below. A Level / AS Level: A Level: 80 UCAS Tariff points / CDD (or equivalent) AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 80 UCAS Tariff points Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Pass overall (C or above on the core) All subjects accepted but Craft and Design preferred Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Arts, Media and Publishing subjects preferred but other subjects also considered OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 80 UCAS Tariff points Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s) Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 80 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 80 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (DDD) or two Advanced Highers (DD) plus two Highers (DD) Welsh Baccalaureate: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Pass overall Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Pass overall
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, combining design skills with technical craftsmanship. Core topics include critical and analytical thinking, and ethics and professional practice. The course begins with a foundation year focused on building core fashion knowledge. Students can take an optional placement year between the second and final year, with placements at companies such as Paul Smith and Adidas. The final year offers specialisation in women's or menswear.
Modules
- Understanding Fundamental Processes
- Introducing Trends
- Brand Development
- Signature Project
- Fundamental Fashion Design Skills
- Fashion Design Technology
- Fashion Systems
- Fashion Design Manifesto
- Fashion Design Tailoring
- Fashion Design Technology
- Industry Project
- Independent Creative Entrepreneur
- Fashion Design Pre-Collection (FMP)
- Fashion Design Collection Construction
- Fashion Design Industry Portfolio