Course Overview

A variety of learning and teaching opportunities will be available on your course, approximately 30% of your learning will include lectures, tutorials and classroom based learning supplemented by workshop activities. Studying can include individual and group working. Higher education courses also require students to undertake independent study and so approximately 70% of your studies will be through independent learning, research, reading and completing assessments. Independent study can also include working in the library or joining a study workshop at the College where you can gain support on study skills.

You will learn new techniques, explore innovative processes and fashion trends, and develop an independent mode of working. You will also be able to specialise in the areas you are most interested in, which include pattern cutting, garment manufacture, illustration, specialist textile techniques such as printmaking, embroidery and knitting and computer aided design. The practical skills learnt will be complemented by a strong understanding of the social, political and historical factors that influence trends within the fashion industry. On completion of your studies you will have created a professional portfolio of work that will showcase your technical abilities to future employers.

General Eligibility

You will need to be aged 18 years or over on or before 31 August of the academic year the course commences.

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS points which may be gained from the following qualifications:

• Two A Levels

• One A Level and an AS Level pass in an appropriate subject

• BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma

• BTEC National Certificate

• Level 3 Diploma or equivalent such as NVQ, International Baccalaureate, or Scottish Certificate of Education

• A recognised (Kitemarked) Access course

• Other relevant international qualifications

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• You will need to hold a GCSE English or equivalent to a level 2 in English or IELTS with a score of 5.5