Fashion

Reasons to choose Kingston
• Ranked No.2 in the UK and No.1 in London for Fashion and Textiles (The Guardian University Guide League Tables 2023).



• The course has close industry links and is acknowledged as a leader in producing industry ready designers.



• Kingston is one of just a handful of worldwide institutions to be awarded four Badges of Excellence by the Business of Fashion.



• Our commitment to high quality teaching has been recognised with a Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) Gold rating. The University has received an overall rating of Gold, as well as securing a Gold award in the framework's two new student experience and student outcomes categories.



About this course
This course delivers industry level skills and relevant design experience across 2D and 3D design objectives.

Opportunities to participate in internationally sponsored projects with paid internships, scholarships, and career pathways are embedded in course content. Students are able to collaborate with global brands and partners such as Ralph Lauren, Zara and GAP. Kingston Fashion students compete in national design challenges, regularly winning British Fashion Council competitions sponsored by the Best of British industry such as Burberry, Stella McCartney and Louis Vuitton. The course culminates in exhibition and high-profile showcase events which are presented to media, industry employers and invited guests.

Future Skills
Embedded within every course curriculum and throughout the whole Kingston experience, Future Skills will play a role in shaping you to become a future-proof graduate, providing you with the skills most valued by employers such as problem-solving, digital competency, and adaptability.

As you progress through your degree, you'll learn to navigate, explore and apply these graduate skills, learning to demonstrate and articulate to employers how future skills give you the edge.

At Kingston University, we're not just keeping up with change, we're creating it.

Career opportunities
Graduates are offered jobs at international companies through placements and alumni networks. Our students’ results and accolades mean on graduation they are recruited by a range of employers, including Acne Studios, Chanel, Givenchy, Gucci, Victoria Beckham, Zara and Adidas. Our alumni also progress to set up their own successful fashion labels.

At Kingston University – the UK’s leading university for Future Skills – they don’t just teach you a subject; they prepare you for career success in a fast-changing world. Whatever course you choose, you’ll develop the Future Skills employers are looking for.

The commitment to every student’s learning and university experience is highlighted by the success in the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF). One of an elite group of just 26 higher education providers across the United Kingdom awarded Gold ratings in all three TEF categories – a recognition of dedication to delivering outstanding teaching, learning and student outcomes. 

Kingston University is also in a select group of global universities to be recognised as an Adobe Creative Campus and are consistently rated one of the top higher education providers nationally for graduate start-ups. 

They are proud of their beautiful location – you can enjoy the freedom of a safe, relaxing environment across four diverse campuses with plenty to do and within easy reach of Central London and all its attractions.