BA (Hons) International Fashion Design (Top-Up) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year course for those who’ve completed a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study and want to progress to a full degree. You’ll build on your existing skills with a focus on employability, sustainability, and global fashion practices. Through live briefs, industry collaborations, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience in designing innovative fashion products using both traditional craftsmanship and digital technologies.

What you will study

Our BA (Hons) International Fashion Design programme explores both design innovation and the technical aspects of fashion manufacturing. Graduates are employed for their creativity, professionalism, and ability to develop innovative ranges using both manual and digital technologies. Year 1 core: Fashion Design and Technology Innovation, Major Project; options: Sustainability Project, Sustainable Global Strategy.

Career pathways

The unique mix of specialist pathways that this programme offers will enable you to locate your own practice and ambitions firmly within international industry and social contexts. The course encompasses cultural and business awareness and offers you the opportunity to promote your work through showcases and simulated real-world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches.

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Application information

Entry requirements

For entry to the course you will require: Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English. 240 CATS credits at Level 4 and 5 with a minimum average score of 50%. HND Completed with a grade of Merit. An academic reference from your current institution. Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English. This one-year top-up degree offers direct entry at Level 6 to students who have previously completed a relevant HND (or equivalent), or Level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree, who wish to use their current qualifications to develop skills in international fashion practices. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5. Portfolio required.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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