BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-up) at Buckinghamshire New University

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design. With a focus on craftsmanship and innovation, we will equip you with a broad and practise-based knowledge of fashion design, experimentation, pattern cutting and construction to enable you to create your individual collections.

Faculty: Creative Arts and Design  |  Duration: One Year  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: High Wycombe, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

On our BA (Hons) in Fashion Design Top-up programme, you’ll explore the many twists and turns of fashion, as well as how to research and develop ideas to produce exciting and innovative fashion. The course cultivates new ways of making and thinking. Core modules include Research & Development, Final Major Project, Professional Practice, Creative and Professional Development, Contextual Report on Practice.

Career pathways

Upon graduation, you will be prepared for a range of career possibilities. You may also choose to stay on at Buckinghamshire New University and study a postgraduate programme, such as MA Design Innovation. Roles include Fashion designer, Pattern cutter, Garment technologist, Product developer, Entrepreneur, Fashion buyer, Visual merchandiser, Retail management, Public relations, press and the media, Events and production organisation.

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