International Fashion Design (Top-Up) BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year course for those who’ve completed a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study and want to progress to a full degree. You’ll build on your existing skills with a focus on employability, sustainability, and global fashion practices. Through live briefs, industry collaborations, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience in designing innovative fashion products using both traditional craftsmanship and digital technologies. <br/><br/>You’ll study alongside students from across our fashion design courses, working in a collaborative, international environment that reflects the industry. This approach supports creative development while expanding your understanding of global markets and cultural contexts. <br/><br/>Throughout the course, you’ll refine your design identity and build a portfolio that showcases your creativity, technical skill, and professional awareness. Whether you’re aiming to start your own label or join an established brand, you’ll graduate ready to make a positive impact in the global fashion industry.  <br/><br/>Features and benefits<br/>• Accelerated learning: This is an ideal degree if you want to top up your existing qualifications and achieve a BA (Hons) degree in just one year. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Seamless progression: On successful completion of the programme, you can progress directly onto a masters degree at Manchester Fashion Institute. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry engagement: You will have the chance to engage with employers and promote your work through live events, displays and simulated real world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches. <br/><br/><br/><br/>• Real-world exposure: A strong focus on industry, with industry visits, field trips to related businesses and organisations and input from guest speakers and industry experts throughout the programme.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Advanced facilities: You will have access to outstanding technical resource and studio environment boasting industry standard equipment and machinery.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Diverse collaboration: Opportunity to work alongside a student group with diverse experiences and educational and cultural backgrounds.  <br/><br/>