Fashion Design with Foundation

Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year. On successful completion of the Foundation year, you'll be able to move on to study for the Fashion Design BA over a further three years of study.

Our Foundation Year in Fashion is your invitation to discover who you are as a creative and what you want to express through fashion. It’s a creative laboratory, a space to experiment, question, and find your voice before progressing onto the Fashion Design BA.

You’ll explore the ideas and challenges shaping today’s industry, from sustainability and digital innovation to diversity and representation, developing the adaptability and critical thinking essential for the next generation of fashion innovators.

Through project-based learning, practical workshops, and collaboration with peers across art and design, you’ll experiment with design concepts, sharpen your communication skills, and grow your technical ability. You’ll also build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your potential and individuality. Your professional portfolio won't just showcase your work; it will tell your story, revealing the creative thinker you're becoming and the impact you want to make.

At Westminster, we value authentic voices and bold perspectives. Your background and experiences are central to shaping fashion’s future. With London as your extended classroom, you’ll connect learning to the city’s cultural energy through field trips and industry engagement.

By the end of the year, you’ll be ready to progress onto the Fashion Design BA as a confident creative, prepared to make fashion a force for positive change. Our course in Fashion Design has been designed to cater for creative, passionate and motivated students who want to pursue a creative degree within the fashion industry and develop a solid understanding of the fashion industry in our digital era.

Westminster is a global university in London with a supportive and welcoming community of over 19,000 students from over 160 countries. With over 190 career‑focused courses taught using industry‑standard facilities, Westminster helps you feel ready for the world of work. Build your confidence and develop skills in specialist workshops, labs, galleries, studios and other collaborative spaces, including Zone29, a new building dedicated to career and enterprise success.

Zone29 is your gateway to practical support, designed for networking, collaboration, and innovation. Whether you want to ace your job hunt, gain new experiences, or turn your idea into a thriving business, Zone29 will help you step into your future with confidence. This is where you can explore work opportunities, find out more about studying, volunteering or working abroad, and so much more. You can attend advice sessions, build your digital capabilities or tackle live projects with industry partners. Whatever your ambitions, Westminster helps you build the skills you need to get ahead.