BA Fashion Design
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design BA (Hons), a fashion design degree centred on garment creation, industry practice, and sustainable methods. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice. Students can choose between a standard three-year pathway and a four-year route incorporating a professional experience placement with international fashion companies. The first year establishes fundamental techniques through compulsory modules such as Portfolio 1, Skills, Sustainability, and Transformation, alongside optional study in Construction. Year two deepens practical expertise with compulsory modules including Identity, Preparation for Industry, and Sustainable and Responsible Cutting and Draping, complemented by optional choices like Surface and Portfolio 2. The final year culminates in advanced independent study and professional portfolio production through compulsory modules such as Collection, Portfolio 3, and Thesis, with further specialisation available via the Pre-Collection optional module.
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Entry requirements
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art and Design – Pass. International Baccalaureate – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the IB, to include HL 6 in Visual Arts. BTEC Extended Diploma – DDM in Art & Design or arts related subject. BTEC Diploma – Not accepted on its own. UAL Extended Diploma – Merit. Access – 128 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course in an Art & Design or arts related subject. First year of a university degree in an art and design subject. Please note: A levels – we do not accept A Levels (without an additional Art & Design Foundation year) or country specific equivalent awards such Abitur, French Baccalaureat, Scottish and Irish Highers or High School Diplomas. Recommended qualification: Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design; portfolio review In addition to one of the above, you should have: GCSE English Language grade 4/C – IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths pass – IB pass. If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall with 6.0 writing and speaking. Selected applicants will be invited to present a portfolio of their work. We do not offer deferred entry. Portfolio guidance: To be able to gain an understanding of you as a practitioner and your current breadth and depth of fashion related knowledge, we would like to see edited sample portfolio of recent work. What should I include in my portfolio submission?: Your edited sample portfolio should not exceed 10 pages and should consist of at least: A minimum of three page of fashion related research. (Use your own photographs, sketches, notes, and gathered inspirational images, etc). At least three pages of design development from your initial related research. These can be a mix of hand-drawn, collage and computer work. This development work can also include sewn samples, knit,
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What students say
Based on about 59 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 13%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 77 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 77%
- Working and studying: 6%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 9%
Most common jobs
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 19%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 11%
- Sales occupations: 8%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 8%
- Design occupations: 8%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 300 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 3%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 48%
- South East: 12%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 27%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Portfolio 1
- Skills
- Sustainability
- Transformation
- Construction
- Identity
- Preparation for Industry
- Sustainable and Responsible Cutting and Draping
- Portfolio 2
- Surface
- Collection
- Portfolio 3
- Thesis
- Pre-Collection
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Design at University of Westminster earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,500 and £34,500. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Design at University of Westminster do next?
84% 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 University of Westminster?
92% 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 University of Westminster?
The average entrant had 160 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Design at University of Westminster include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Design at University of Westminster?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.