BA (Hons) Fashion at University of Derby

Programme overview

You'll have excellent placement opportunities at companies such as Asos, Alexander McQueen, Puma, Temperley, Aitor Throup, and more. You'll have the opportunity to exhibit your final collection and your portfolios at the graduate fashion show. Students are given the opportunity to participate in competitions too.

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Fashion: Getting Started, Fashion and Textiles Principles and Practice, Fashion and Textiles Studio Practice, Creative Debates, Creative Interventions. Year 2 core modules: Fashion Industry Preparation, Innovating for Industry, Signature Practice in Fashion Design. Diploma in Professional Practice (optional) core modules: Applied Professional Practice, Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice.

Career pathways

Our graduates have gone on to careers in fashion design, textile design for fashion or interiors, knitwear, sportswear and accessories design, fashion forecasting, illustration, PR, marketing, media, buying and merchandising, photographic styling... and lots more. You'll get lots of opportunities to showcase your work and get yourself noticed.

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Application information

Entry requirements

September 2026 entry: UCAS points: 104; A Level: BCC; T Level: Merit; BTEC: DMM; GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification; Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6; English language requirements: IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)

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

International applicants: GBP 17,500 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September

Duration: Full-time: 3 Years

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/courses/details?coursePrimaryId=61791d4d-ad2a-f9c2-a16b-ce2d59adadf0

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