Fashion BA (Hons)

**Course Summary** <br/>Middlesex University’s Fashion BA Honours degree offers a flexible and innovative approach to fashion and textile design, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. This program encourages you to collaborate, experiment, and discover your unique creative voice while developing industry-relevant skills using both traditional and digital technologies. Based in a vibrant, collaborative learning environment, the course prepares you for a rewarding career in the global fashion industry by equipping you with a broad skillset and the opportunity to specialise in your chosen pathway. <br/><br/>**Why Study BA Fashion at Middlesex?** <br/>This degree stands out for its focus on sustainability, professional development, and cutting-edge resources. You’ll develop a wide range of design skills for the fashion and textile industries, enhancing your employability upon graduation. Working closely with our expert tutors, you’ll learn new approaches to both hand-drawn and digital techniques, with free access to the full Adobe suite on and off campus. <br/><br/>You’ll benefit from access to state-of-the-art traditional and digital textile equipment, as well as opportunities for hands-on experience through work placements. In your second year, you’ll undertake a work placement in the fashion industry, with the option to extend this through a one-year work placement module. Collaboration is a key feature of the program, allowing you to work alongside students from Fashion Communication and Styling, as well as Fashion Marketing, on interdisciplinary projects. <br/><br/>Our established industry connections ensure you gain valuable insights into real-world practices, with opportunities to participate in projects and competitions set by leading fashion brands. With one of the best-equipped fashion courses in London, Middlesex provides everything you need to thrive as a designer and creative. <br/><br/>**What Will You Learn?** <br/>This course equips you with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to make a meaningful impact in the fashion industry. You’ll develop expertise in fashion and textiles research, independent and client-led design projects, and the creation of textiles and garments to a professional standard. The program celebrates the differences between digital and traditional technologies, teaching you to use both creatively and contextually. <br/><br/>You’ll explore responsible, collaborative design solutions that make the fashion industry more sustainable and inclusive. The course is aligned with the evolving needs of the industry, preparing you to work towards global goals like the UN’s Sustainable Development Goal 12, specifically targeting waste reduction through prevention, recycling, and reuse. <br/><br/>By the end of the degree, you’ll have: <br/>- Developed a strong personal identity and creative agility to succeed in a global context. <br/><br/><br/>- Learned to think independently and work collaboratively in multidisciplinary teams. <br/><br/><br/>- Gained practical experience through placements and industry collaborations. <br/><br/><br/>Graduates of this program are well-prepared to pursue careers in design, production, and other roles across the fashion and textiles industries, or to continue their development through further study. Middlesex provides the perfect foundation for an exciting and impactful career in fashion. <br/><br/>**Modules**<br/>For more details about this programme, please visit the course page:<br/>https://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/fashion-ba-honours/