eGlobalconnect
Login Shortlist

Fashion Design BA

5.0 rating based on 5 ratings

Fashion Design BA

Enquire now

    Enquire

    Please fill in your details below







    Key Information

    • Study Level:

      Bachelor

    • Duration:

      3 Years

    • Study Mode:

      Full Time

    • Tuition Fees EU/EEA:

      £ 9,250 Per Year

      These fees apply to students from the EU/EEA

    • Tuition Fees International :

      £ 15,300

      These fees apply to students from outside the EU/EEA

    institution

    Bath Spa University

    Bath Spa University began in 1852 as the Bath School of Art. This was established immediately after the Great Exhibition, and it soon developed a well-earned reputation as both one of the nation’s finest art schools as well as the alma mater of many of the country’s best artists. The school eventually became the Bath […]

    read more

    Course Summary

    A BA degree in Fashion design from Bath Spa University is an excellent choice for anyone who wants to master the skills of fashion design in the context of the UK and global fashion industry, as well as for anyone who wants to experience active learning, independent thinking and engagement with the fashion world on a critical level.

    In addition to learning how the fashion industry actually works, you’ll learn about the entire process of fashion design, from research and planning all the way through to design development and marketing. You’ll also come to see how fashion informs and is informed by the political, economic, historical, cultural and social landscape.

    The degree program is quite flexible. You’ll be able to combine this degree with other programs, and to select from among several specialist degree pathways depending on your interests, influences and desired career path. An integrated foundation year is also available.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    If you are changing direction after starting in another career area, you will possess valuable work experience and professional awareness. Many employers actively seek candidates with these benefits. Our network of contacts, a dedicated employability service and a reputation in the legal profession mean we also have an outstanding track-record of finding students legal employment.Many employers favour GDL students in an increasingly competitive legal job market. Through studying another degree subject, you will have gained many transferable skills. By taking the conversion route into law, you are showing motivation and determination by choosing law at a later stage than some others. This looks good to employers.

    Course Outline

    This degree program is typically delivered over 3 years at full time. Adding either a year in professional placement or a foundation year would make it a 4 year program. Each year will comprise 6 20-credit modules.

    Year 1 Modules Include:

    • Design through Cut
    • Introduction to Fabrications
    • Introduction to Form, Construction and Cut
    • Introduction to Visual and Material Culture: Design
    • Presentation and Illustration
    • Research for Design Development

    Year 2 Modules Include:

    • Introduction to Tailoring and Live Brief
    • Introduction to Tailoring
    • Fashion Portfolio
    • Fashion Design: Contemporary Issues and Practice
    • Period Fashion for Design Innovation

    Professional Placement Year (optional)

    Though optional, it is strongly advised that you consider taking a year in work placement between years 2 and 3 of the program. This will give you vital real world experience in the fashion industry.

    Year 3 Modules Include:

    • Design Realisation
    • Fashion Portfolio and Self-Promotion
    • Portfolio Projects and Capsule Collection
    • Portfolio Projects and Capsule Collection
    • Visual and Material Culture: Final Study

    Learning And Teaching

    You’ll attend formal lectures and interactive tutorials, read independently, and interact with the fashion industry throughout the program. Year one will convey the basics of 2D and 3D design, with a special emphasis on using the standard tools of the fashion industry. Year 2 will focus more heavily on research, development and translation of the design process and building your fashion portfolio. Year 3 will see you working as a designer for external companies and entering international design competitions.

    Career Possibilities

    Bath Spa University’s Fashion Design program prepares you to either continue to a Master’s level program in fashion or business, or to enter the industry directly as a technical designer, styling

    product developer, in-house designer, freelance pattern cutter, freelance designer, forecasting

    designer, design consultant, creative pattern cutter or buyer. Recent graduates have accepted roles with brands like Nichole Farhi, Aara, Sharon Wauchob, Old Navy, French Conection, Mulberry, Toast and more.

    Entry & Credit

    Successful completion will result in a 3 year BA degree.

    Applicants must typically have earned 3 A Levels at CCC (including a fashion or textile related subject), or the international equivalent. The full list of accepted qualifications can be found here.

    All classes are taught in English, and international students will be required to show proficiency in English by scoring well on an approved test. An IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no section scoring less than 5.5 would qualify, for example.

    Related Courses

    Reviews

    Please sign in to shortlist your item

    Login No, Thanks!

    Please sign in for add Review

    Login No, Thanks!