BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Buckinghamshire New University

Programme overview

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree puts an emphasis on craftsmanship and innovation. During your time on the course you’ll get hands-on you with a broad range of fashion design techniques. From experimenting with design, to pattern cutting and construction of garments, if you want to make your mark on the fashion industry, this course is the perfect place to start.

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

What you will study

On our BA (Hons) in Fashion Design degree 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 Design Techniques and Concepts, Materials and Process 1, Materials and Process 2, Portfolio, Contextual Studies 1, Contemporary Issues and Creative Practice, Design and Market Awareness 1, Design and Market Awareness 2, Industry brief, Professional Studies, Contextual studies 2, Research and Development, Final Major Project, Professional Practice. Optional modules include Belonging & Becoming, Enterprise.

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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Application information

Entry requirements

A typical offer will require a UCAS tariff score of: 88 - 112 UCAS points can be obtained through qualifications such as A levels, T levels, BTEC or an Access to Higher Education course in a relevant subject. Please list all your qualifications on the application form as you will be asked to provide copies when we receive your application. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis. Applicants will need to complete an interview and/or demonstrate portfolio work, further guidance is given on the interview and portfolio advice section. UCAS code W230.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27) Source

International applicants: GBP 15,910 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: Three Years

Apply through the official page: https://www.bucks.ac.uk/study/apply-direct

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