On this course you can specialise in menswear, womenswear and or fashion knitwear, and will study a range of topics including fashion illustration, innovative concept development, pattern cutting and computer-aided design (CAD) for fashion and design development.
You will be introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice and gain skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction. The first year provides grounding in fashion and design through practical, creative and technical classes and projects, while the second year is mor...
On this course you can specialise in menswear, womenswear and or fashion knitwear, and will study a range of topics including fashion illustration, innovative concept development, pattern cutting and computer-aided design (CAD) for fashion and design development.<br/><br/>You will be introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice and gain skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction. The first year provides grounding in fashion and design through practical, creative and technical classes and projects, while the second year is more focused, with emphasis on experimentation, in-depth project research and 3D development. In the final year, you will set your own briefs and create a final collection of work to showcase your unique vision and talent.<br/><br/>There are opportunities to work with leading brands on live projects, work placements and competition awards, thanks to the course’s unparalleled links with the UK and global apparel industry. We aim to prepare you for a career in a creative multibillion-pound industry where you will need to be innovative, adaptable and forward-thinking.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>* We are recognised as one of the country’s most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022).<br/><br/><br/>* Work on live industry projects with a focus on sustainability. Students have recently collaborated with research teams on zero waste pattern cutting and repurposing and have also worked on briefs set by the British Fashion Council, Burberry, Warehouse and New Look.<br/><br/><br/>* Enter prestigious national and international competitions to boost your industry exposure. Previous graduates have won a number of accolades at Graduate Fashion Week and received coveted bursaries from historic livery companies.<br/><br/><br/>* Talented graduates have recently showcased their collections as part of various fashion weeks and events across the UK and worldwide in destinations such as Shanghai, Dubai and Hong Kong.<br/><br/><br/>* Gain valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Previous trips have taken students overseas to visit global brands including GAP, Burberry, Coach and Joules in New York.<br/><br/><br/>* The award-winning Vijay Patel Building provides both the space and the facilities to foster creative thinking, where ideas can develop and flourish for all of our art and design students.<br/><br/><br/>**If you are interested in advanced entry into Year 3 of this course, please visit the DMU website for the course details:** https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/pre-edu-2030/fashion-design-ba-degree/fashion-design-ba-degree.aspx
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Leicester Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W230
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff104 Access to HE DiplomaM:15 Pass QAA Access to Higher Education course with at least 15 level 3 credits at Merit. We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme24 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM A level104 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent OR Pass Foundation in Art and Design T LevelM |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
International | £15,750 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |