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Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Turn heads and change minds as you steer the industry toward a more sustainable future.
With a pressing need to reduce its environmental impact, the fashion industry is calling for designers who place sustainability and circularity at the forefront. This is your chance to help shape fashion’s future. You’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real- world challenges, learning how to embed responsible practice throughout the process of garment concept and creation – from pattern cutting and construction to curating fashionable...
Turn heads and change minds as you steer the industry toward a more sustainable future.<br/><br/>With a pressing need to reduce its environmental impact, the fashion industry is calling for designers who place sustainability and circularity at the forefront. This is your chance to help shape fashion’s future. You’ll explore the environmental, ethical and moral contexts of fashion design as you tackle real- world challenges, learning how to embed responsible practice throughout the process of garment concept and creation – from pattern cutting and construction to curating fashionable, functional and highly original collections that don’t cost the earth.<br/><br/>You will:<br/>Learn design skills needed to make positive change at the forefront of the creative industries <br/>Explore the environmental, ethical and moral challenges of our time in relation to the fashion design sector <br/>Have access to resources ranging from specialist industrial sewing and knit machines and ultrasonic welding equipment to screen printing and a natural dye garden <br/>Discover the sustainable ways of working in both traditional and digital pattern cutting – including CLO3D <br/>Collaborate with likeminded students, expert staff and industry specialists to unlock new ideas, opportunities and networks<br/>Tackle live briefs from leading brands with a focus on global sustainability <br/>Investigate brands and business models to develop professional practice skills <br/>Have the opportunity to explore all realms of fashion design, including streetwear, sportswear and functional clothing concepts<br/>Graduate as a confident, innovative and responsible fashion designer, with a career-launching portfolio, look book and final collection
Course Information
1 option available
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
15/09/2025
Campus
Penryn Campus
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W232
Institution Code
F33
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
104
120
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications, such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma, or current, relevant experience. Grade 4 (or C) or above in GCSE English Language, or equivalent, is a minimum language requirement for all applicants. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed on your chosen course. Please contact the Applicant Services team for advice if you are predicted UCAS points below this range, or if you have questions about the qualifications or experience you have.
Scottish Higher
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
24
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
AS
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
Scottish Advanced Higher
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Extended Project
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A level
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
T Level
P
M
P (Pass) grade must be C or above, not D or E
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
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