BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice at University of West London

Programme overview

Developed in collaboration with industry professionals, this dynamic BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice degree will help to launch your fashion industry career. Central to the course is the mutually beneficial relationship between fashion design and business, and you will develop your skill sets in both disciplines.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time available) | Intake: September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Fashion Design: New Practice course will build your confidence and understanding of fashion with the aim of launching your professional career in this exciting and dynamic industry. You will develop your design thinking, explore industry processes, learn how to design for specific markets with a business focus and more. Modules include: Conscientious Practice 1: Understanding Sustainability; Conscientious Practice 2: Item Through Identity; Acid dying and refreshing; Fashion Business and the Consumer; Fashion Futures/Roles and Forecasting; Fashion Research in Context; The Essential Toolbox; Professional Development and Industry Practice; Design Construction: Introduction to Outerwear; Practice Vision.

Career pathways

Your Fashion Design: New Practice course will prepare you for where you want to be – whether it is couture or high street, as an independent maker or part of a global fashion brand. Once you graduate, you could go on to work in a range of fashion jobs. Job roles include: Fashion designer; Knitwear designer; Print designer; Creative pattern cutter; Garment technologist; Stylist; Trend forecaster; Design manager.

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Entry requirements

104; UCAS points required; from level 3 qualifications; These can include: A levels at grade B, C, C or above. BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit; Access to HE Diploma; T Levels. You must hold a GCSE in English (grade 9 - 4 / A* - C) or Level 2 equivalents. As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide a portfolio. Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis. Level 5 (year 2) entry To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area. Level 6 (year 3) entry To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area. IELTS 6.0 overall or above. You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). UCAS/course code: W232.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

International applicants: GBP 17,250 a year (2027/28). Tuition for: Full-time (3 years, September 2027). Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 6 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uwl.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/how-apply-undergraduates

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