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BA Design Management

University of the Arts London

Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Business & management, and science
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W202
Typical offer
IB 24, UCAS 80

Entry requirements

The course team welcomes applicants from a broad range of backgrounds from all over the world. The course attracts students who apply directly from A-level (or equivalent) or from Foundation Diploma in Art and Design, or other art or design courses, as well as mature students who may have previously worked in industry. The standard entry requirements for this course are as follows: 80 UCAS tariff points, which can be made up of one or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications: A Levels at grade C or above (preferred subjects include: English; History; Media; Business; Art and Design, or other subjects within Social Sciences). Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4). Merit, Merit, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects: Art and Design, IT & Computing, Media). Merit at UAL Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma (preferred subject: Digital and Creative Media, Film and Production, Computing, Humanities and Social Sciences). OR equivalent EU/International qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 24 points minimum And 3 GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A*-C).

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, delivered over three years. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students complete a self-initiated research project and a major project in the final year. An optional diploma in professional studies provides a placement lasting a minimum of 100 days between the second and third years.

Modules

  • Year 1: Production and Process
  • Introduction to Design Management
  • Design Management Production
  • Design Management Process (40 units)
  • Responsible Design
  • Year 2: Facilitation
  • People and Planet: Marketing and Branding
  • Professional Practices
  • Design Cultures
  • Product and Planet: Innovation and Enterprise
  • Year 3: Strategy
  • Self-Initiated Research Project
  • Industry Contexts and Connections
  • Major Project
  • Diploma in Professional Studies (DPS) (Optional)
  • Diploma in Creative Computing (Optional)
  • Diploma in Storytelling (Optional )