Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fashion Design BA (Hons)
The Fashion degree at USW creates the leaders of tomorrow’s fashion industry, a group of professionals who can respond to the industry’s challenges. Fashion design at USW offers experience of the fashion industry beyond the university environment and sets a culture, skillset and attributes for life after graduation. You’ll engage in design thinking and a process-driven approach to solve complex issues of design, sustainability and commercial success, and develop a strong creative vision.
Based at USWs Cardiff campus, in the heart of the city centre, you will work in new stud...
The Fashion degree at USW creates the leaders of tomorrow’s fashion industry, a group of professionals who can respond to the industry’s challenges. Fashion design at USW offers experience of the fashion industry beyond the university environment and sets a culture, skillset and attributes for life after graduation. You’ll engage in design thinking and a process-driven approach to solve complex issues of design, sustainability and commercial success, and develop a strong creative vision.<br/><br/>Based at USWs Cardiff campus, in the heart of the city centre, you will work in new studios that simulate an industry environment. These have a full suite of manufacturing equipment, including industrial sewing machines. You will work with partners from the industry and be supported to undertake internships, work experience and placements. We are currently partnering with local, national and international brands to connect USW with a global industry. You will compete in national and international design competitions, placing your work on a global stage.<br/><br/>USW Graduates are now employed by Debenhams, Harrods, Joules and Peacocks, amongst others. Graduates have also gone on to establish their own fashion brands, such as Imtayaz Quassim, whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber, Tyga and Gareth Bale.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
W230
Institution Code
W01
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
96
To include an Art & Design related subject
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma in an Art & Design related subject with a minimum of 96 UCAS tariff points
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
To include an Art & Design related subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
The University normally requires Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C/4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
A level
C,C,C
To include an Art & Design related subject
T Level
Pass (C and above)
Passing the T Level in a relevant subject with Pass (C or above in the Core).
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
D
A*
We accept the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Diploma in lieu of a third subject.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
| International | £15,850 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |



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