BA (Hons) Fashion Design 36 months Undergraduate Programme By Leeds Beckett University |TopUniversities
Programme Duration

36 monthsProgramme duration

Tuitionfee

16,840 GBPTuition Fee/year

Starting Month

SepStarting Month

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Push your creative boundaries

Study a range of fashion design methods as you explore experimental and industry-standard approaches to pattern cutting and garment construction. We’ll encourage you to push the boundaries of your fashion thinking through fashion design practice, whilst being mindful of sustainable practice, diversity and inclusion. 

As part of this course , you'll:

  • Create designs in response to trends, market segmentations and technical innovations, as you explore fabric and form to achieve resolved 3D outcomes
  • Work on high-profile industry-led briefs, live projects, and competitions to create a professional industry-ready fashion portfolio. This includes our flagship tailoring project and professional portfolio module, in partnership with British luxury brand, Burberry
  • Develop a strong understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent in the fashion industry
  • Understand ways to develop your 2D and 3D skills, and how to communicate concepts to your audience
  • Enhance your learning and understanding of the fashion industry through our exceptional Visiting Lecturer programme
  • Apply industry-recognised CAD (computer-aided design) techniques to your conceptual and technical designs, including Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
  • Have the opportunity to work in the industry during the optional sandwich (placement) year

Programme overview

Main Subject

Art and Design

Degree

BA

Study Level

Undergraduate

Study Mode

On Campus

Push your creative boundaries

Study a range of fashion design methods as you explore experimental and industry-standard approaches to pattern cutting and garment construction. We’ll encourage you to push the boundaries of your fashion thinking through fashion design practice, whilst being mindful of sustainable practice, diversity and inclusion. 

As part of this course , you'll:

  • Create designs in response to trends, market segmentations and technical innovations, as you explore fabric and form to achieve resolved 3D outcomes
  • Work on high-profile industry-led briefs, live projects, and competitions to create a professional industry-ready fashion portfolio. This includes our flagship tailoring project and professional portfolio module, in partnership with British luxury brand, Burberry
  • Develop a strong understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent in the fashion industry
  • Understand ways to develop your 2D and 3D skills, and how to communicate concepts to your audience
  • Enhance your learning and understanding of the fashion industry through our exceptional Visiting Lecturer programme
  • Apply industry-recognised CAD (computer-aided design) techniques to your conceptual and technical designs, including Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
  • Have the opportunity to work in the industry during the optional sandwich (placement) year

Admission Requirements

54+
28+
104+
4+
6+
GCSEs GCSE English Language at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy are accepted in place of GCSEs.
Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points.
T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 104-112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core.
Scottish Awards 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above.
Irish Leaving Certificate 104-112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above.
International baccalaureate 104-112 UCAS tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above
Portfolio Required All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio, this should include artwork and photographs of art work and demonstrate your enthusiasm for the subject. Further guidance will be provided to applicants when they are asked to submit a portfolio.
IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

3 Years
Sep

  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance
  • Candidates are required to submit an essay(s) for acceptance

Tuition fees

Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
16,840 GBP

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