BA (Hons) Fashion at Kingston University

Begin your career in fashion with a Fashion BA (Hons) degree from Kingston School of Art. 6 in the UK for Fashion and Textiles by the Guardian University Guide 2027. We are also one of only a handful of worldwide institutions to be awarded four badges of excellence by the Business of Fashion (for Best Overall, Best in Global Influence, Best in Learning Experience and Best in Long-term Value).

Faculty: Kingston School of Art  |  Duration: 3 years full time / 4 years full time including professional placement  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement year)  |  Intake: 2027  |  Location: Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study all aspects of the design process from research and design development to creating garments using cut and construction. Critical and historical studies will underpin and inspire your studio projects. Year 1 - core modules: Design Process 1, Design Product 1, Professional Practice 1, Design, Style and Image: Themes in Fashion History. Year 2 - core modules: Design Process 2, Design Product 2, Professional Practice 2, Critical Issues in Fashion: Research and Practice. Final year - core modules: Design Process 3, Final Major Project, Independent Research Project in Critical and Historical Studies, Future Skills Apply.

Career pathways

Our graduates are renowned for their understanding of the design process and strong creative style in the fashion industry. Kingston alumni have gone on to gain senior positions in global fashion companies, including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Paul Smith, All Saints, Alexander McQueen, Club Monaco, Margiela and Saint Laurent.

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