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BA Fashion Design: New Practice

University of West London

Institution
University of West London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
W232
Typical offer
A-level BCC

Entry requirements

104 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A levels at grade B, C, C or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit Access to HE Diploma T Levels. You must hold a GCSE in English (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents.

About this course

BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, addressing both creative design and the commercial realities of the fashion sector. Core topics include Research Methods, Marketing, and Entrepreneurship. The programme includes a Major Project module in which students realise a final fashion practice collection. A Professional Development module covers industry experience preparation and portfolio development.

Modules

  • Conscientious Practice 1: Understanding Sustainability
  • Conscientious Practice 2: Item Through Identity
  • Fashion Business and the Consumer
  • Fashion Futures/Roles and Forecasting
  • Fashion Research in Context
  • The Essential Toolbox
  • Professional Development and Industry Practice
  • Design Construction: Introduction to Outerwear
  • Practice Vision
  • Fashion Collaborative Practice
  • Fashion Debate and Polemic
  • Textiles Craft: Print or Knit
  • Design Technology
  • Fashion Artefact or Craft Redefined
  • Fashion Entrepreneurship and Brand Vision
  • Global Fashion Vision
  • Major Project: Realisation
  • Portfolio and Personal Positioning