BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier at University for the Creative Arts

Programme overview

Train to craft high-end garments for luxury brands on the UK’s only BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier degree course. In fashion, an atelier is a specialised workshop where skilled designers craft high-end garments. At UCA, our Fashion Atelier degree immerses you in this tradition and equips you with the precision, craftsmanship, and luxury design skills needed to create bespoke pieces. Taught at UCA Epsom.

Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year; optional integrated foundation year) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: Farnham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The BA Fashion Atelier course develops specialist skills through a distinctive focus on creative technical practice to inform contemporary design. In year 1, you will build core atelier skills in draping, creative pattern cutting, construction and finishing. You will be introduced to bespoke tailoring techniques and research-informed design development.

Career pathways

Our Fashion Atelier course at UCA has strong links with the industry, with students collaborating on projects for fashion companies including Ted Baker and Hardy Amies, and participating in high-profile competitions with organisations such as the British Fashion Council.

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Application information

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirements for these courses are one of the following: 112 UCAS tariff points Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4) Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma / BTEC National Extended Diploma Merit at UAL Extended Diploma 112 UCAS tariff points from an accredited Access to Higher Education Diploma in appropriate subject 27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program with at least 15 IB points at Higher Level (HL) And four GCSE passes at grade 9-4/A*-C including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2). Other relevant and equivalent Level 3 UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply. For both the BA (Hons) course and the Integrated Foundation Year course we will need to see your portfolio, please see the portfolio requirements section for more details English language (IELTS or equivalent): 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in any section. UCAS course code W237 (institution code C93).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page; UK home fee Source

International applicants: GBP 19,800 a year (2027/28). Tuition for the course as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time

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