Fashion BA (Hons)

Our BA (Hons) Fashion course has an excellent reputation for producing graduates recognised for their creativity, originality, versatility, and professional skills.<br/><br/>You’ll explore future-facing, contemporary fashion design in a hands-on, creative studio environment. Taking an individual approach to fashion design, you’ll develop ideas through original research, material experimentation, and practical making, learning by doing and refining your personal design practice.<br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll gain essential skills in fashion design and construction, with the opportunity to develop a textiles specialism such as knit, print, or embroidery. Critical and contextual studies will deepen your understanding of the global fashion industry, contemporary issues, and cultural diversity.<br/><br/>You’ll be encouraged to develop your own design philosophy that will shape your final collection and professional portfolio in your final year, underpinned by a commitment to sustainable practice.   <br/><br/><strong>FEATURES AND BENEFITS</strong><br/>• A history of success – Our students win awards for their work across the world, from the Gold Award at Graduate Fashion Week to the International Emerging Designer at iD Dunedin Fashion Week and more.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Manchester and beyond – Our network spans the globe, and includes placements, collaborations and live briefs from partner universities, workshops and design studios in China, India, Japan, Norway, Australia, France and beyond.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Collaborative spirit – Work with other students on interdisciplinary projects in a studio environment, honing essential creative skills needed for the growing creative economy.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Tailored to your interests – Select a textile specialism based on your interests and career aspirations, including print, knit and embroidery.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry-standard facilities - You will have access to industry-standard equipment including a range of specialised sewing and joining machines and equipment, laser cutting equipment, 3D printing and the latest digital pattern-cutting software.<br/><br/>