Course Overview

With a rich heritage from the end of the 19th century to the contemporary footwear industry, this degree will help to equip you with the skills and experience to set you apart in the fashion sector. You will be working directly with industry professionals and big brands to gain valuable insights into new products and technologies. Throughout the course your shoe design and technical making skills will be developed, emphasizing the crucial relationship between design and manufacture and the needs of the footwear industry. You can specialize in performance footwear, which is unique for a UK university, or mens, womens, or childrens footwear. You will develop drawing and illustration, bespoke biomechanics, and model prototyping skills, along with the ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts to a high professional standard. You will learn technical modern shoemaking skills and make a range of prototype shoes using our excellent specialist studio facilities, including 3D design equipment.

General Eligibility

We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds.

• Art and Design Foundation or

• 112 points from at least 2 A ‘levels 

•  BTEC Extended Diploma DMM

• International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points 

Plus five GCSEs grades 9-4 including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above.

• Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit and GCSE English (Language or Literature) at grade 4 or above

We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course.

• We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English Language or Literature at grade 4 or above

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.