BA Fashion Design
About this course
BA (Hons) Fashion Design is an undergraduate fashion design degree that explores the discipline through historical, contemporary, and global perspectives. The curriculum incorporates CAD 2D and 3D design software within Mac suites to support garment realisation. Students benefit from live projects, external visits, and industry partnerships with organisations such as the British Fashion Council's Colleges Council and the Graduate Fashion Foundation.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from any combination of A Levels/T Level/Extended Diploma/Foundation Diploma. The expected subjects will depend on the course you are applying for. All applicants must have GCSE English Language or Literature at Grade 4/Grade C or above, or English Functional Skills Level 2 at Pass. Portfolio guidance: The following guidance is intended as a general check-list, but this is open to your individual interpretation, as it is important that you show your unique creative identity through your work. 10-15 examples of work for submission to include a combination of the below: Drawing; ‘thinking through drawing’ and illustrative examples - Sketching, life drawing, illustration, design. Colour and mixed media considerations and application. A critical approach to the developmental stages of your work, through sketches and annotations - Sketchbook pages. Photographs of 2D and 3D work. Please be aware that we cannot accept photographic work containing nudity as part of your application. The...
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 98%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 91%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 20%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 20%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 16%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 43%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 13%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Design at Leeds Arts University earn?
The median salary is £20,000 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £30,000. The £26,000 median after five years is the same as the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Design at Leeds Arts University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Design at Leeds Arts University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Design at Leeds Arts University?
The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Design at Leeds Arts University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.