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BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Solent University, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Throughout the course, you will be supported to gain an in-depth knowledge of the fashion design process from initial concept, research and design development, through to the realisation of final design outcomes. With the freedom to explore both menswear and womenswear, you are encouraged to include print design and textiles in fashion design projects.

The academic team have a real focus on getting to know each student individually, and with a wide range of design briefs, from highly creative to live commercial projects, you will be encouraged to push your creative design skills and develop your individual design identity - gaining an understanding of where you fit best in the industry.

You will study a wide range of advanced technical skills such as creative pattern-cutting, garment manufacturing and digital print design in our industry-standard facilities. Our facilities include specialist machine rooms, digital and sublimation printers and a range of laser cutters.

Emphasis is also placed on developing professional visual communication skills, including fashion illustration, technical drawing and mood board presentation, enabling you to build an exciting and industry-ready portfolio of design work.

To complement your studies and gain professional industry experience, you will be required to do a work placement. Past students have gained internships at House of Holland, Timberland, Alexander McQueen, Ted Baker and Marks & Spencer amongst many others.

General Eligibility

104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at MMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D, T-level Merit or equivalent qualification or a combination of qualifications which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS points.

  • Applicants are required to send an electronic portfolio.

  • Direct entry into the second or third years may be considered for this course.

  • Applicants over the age of 21 may be considered based on relevant experience, without having the required tariff points.

  • For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core modules

  • Fashion Illustration

  • Research and Concept Development

  • Fashion Design Development

  • Fashion Theory I

  • 2D Fashion Design

  • Fashion Design Realisation

2 Year 2

Core modules

  • Tailoring

  • Streetwear

  • Professional Practice I

  • Capsule Collection

  • Fashion Theory II

3 Year 3

Core modules

  • Collection Research and Development

  • Work Based Learning

  • Fashion Design Major Project

  • Fashion Design Portfolio

Optional modules

  • Professional Practice II

  • Dissertation

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL78
  • PTE58
  • Duolingo79
  • IELTS minimum 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each individual component

  • TOEFL IBT minimum 80 with a minimum of 20 in each individual component

  • Duolingo English Language Test - 115 overall with a minimum of 95 in each component
    or equivalent.

Additional Information

This course is available: 4 years with foundation year

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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