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BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Anglia Ruskin University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

This course is designed for students who are passionate about fashion and want to develop their skills in designing and creating clothing, textiles and accessories. You will learn the technical skills required to create garments, as well as the creative vision necessary to produce innovative and stylish designs. The course covers a range of topics including pattern cutting, draping, grading, and textile science, as well as an introduction to fashion history and cultural contexts. You will also have the opportunity to work on live projects and collaborate with other students in our state-of-the-art fashion studio.

Additional Information

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Design course is designed to give you a solid foundation in fashion design, as well as the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in this exciting industry. You will have access to our specialist facilities, including a cutting-edge fashion studio, as well as opportunities to work on live projects with real clients. Our graduates have gone on to successful careers in fashion design, styling, and related fields.

Join one of the top fashion design courses in the UK at Anglia Ruskin University and unlock your full potential as a fashion designer.

Anglia Ruskin University is one of the top universities for fashion design in the UK, with a strong reputation for producing talented and employable graduates. Our faculty of fashion and textiles has a global reputation for excellence, and our students have access to some of the best facilities and resources in the industry. We are committed to providing a supportive and inspiring learning environment that fosters creativity, innovation, and critical thinking.

Why You Should Study This Course

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree will help you forge an identity as a designer, specializing in menswear or womenswear. Youll be hands-on from day one, creating your own fashion designs and engaging with all aspects of the design process in our studios, including pattern cutting, draping, textiles, and digital media. Youll also learn about contemporary fashion promotion, including marketing, styling, fashion photography, and art direction €“ and create campaigns to attract consumers and influencers to your brand. Alongside this, you'll learn about the ethics of the fashion industry, and consider issues of sustainability that will help you to develop as a responsible industry professional. Youll work closely with students from across our creative community, including fashion students in other years, photographers, and filmmakers to create eye-catching campaigns and digital content. Perhaps most importantly, youll get time, guidance, and support from our team, including technical staff and course leader Mark Hart, who's worked with brands such as Chloe, Alexander McQueen, Warner Bros Records, and London Records.

General Eligibility

  • 96 UCAS Tariff points from a minimum of 2 A Levels (or equivalent level 3 qualifications), including Art, Design or Media subjects.

  • 3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Cut, Form and Construction

  • Design: Visual and Material Practice

  • Visual Communication and Portfolio

  • Sustainable Design and Innovation Practice

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Contemporary Issues and Debates

  • Design and Professional Practice

  • Fashion Communication and Promotion

  • Ruskin Module

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Fashion Design Major Project and Professional Portfolio

Optional modules

  • Research Project

  • Working in the Creative Industries

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL59
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo69

The IELTS score for international applicants to Joint Honours is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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