Course summary
Find your flair and forge your future in fashion. This employment-focused degree offers a boutique educational experience, nurturing your individual creativity while equipping you with the technical, analytical, and entrepreneurial skills needed for a successful career in the global fashion industry. Course information On this degree, you’ll explore how to make responsible choices for sustainable fashion while developing the creative and technical skills needed to succeed in the fashion industry. You’ll learn essential skills such as illustration, design, pattern cutting, sewing, garment making, and printed textiles. From 2D and 3D techniques, you’ll delve into creative pattern cutting, garment construction, tailoring, and textile printing. You’ll also become proficient in using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) to develop your ideas, build your portfolio, and create professional presentations. The course emphasises slow fashion, focusing on sustainable practices such as using ethical fabrics, sourcing end-of-roll materials to reduce textile waste, and designing made-to-measure garments that ensure longevity and emotional connection. You’ll also gain experience working with innovative materials like cactus-based vegan leather, supported by industry collaborations with brands such as Desserto in Italy, in partnership with PETA UK. Throughout the degree, you’ll take part in live industry briefs and exciting design projects, preparing you for your final year. In your last year, you’ll create a full collection of fashion pieces to demonstrate your skills and prepare for a career in the fashion industry. Validated by University of the Arts London (UAL) This programme is validated by University of the Arts London (UAL). UAL is a leading education provider in the creative arts, ranked second in the world for art and design (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2020). They oversee the standards and quality of our curriculum, which enriches your overall learning experience. Modules Year One
- Fashion and Textiles Techniques and Processes
- Research and Design
- Cultural and Contextual Studies
- Creative 2D Practice
- Creative 3D Realisation
- Sustainable Practice
- Bespoke Tailoring – Emotionally Durable Design
- Design for Industry
- USP and Self Branding
- Advanced Cultural and Contextual Studies
- Final Collection
- Portfolio
- Career Planning
- Creative and Critical Research Project
Subject options
This course offers the following subject options:
- Fashion
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W232
- Institution code:
- C57
- Campus name:
- Northbrook College
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Individual offer conditions will vary. Offers normally consist of successful completion of your current course, which can include a relevant A Level or Level 3 Extended Diploma. Industry experience may also be taken into account.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
Please bring a portfolio consisting of no more than 40 pieces of your work, including sketchbooks, colours work, drawings and some evidence of written work. We would also like to see a selection of garments you have made.
English language requirements
For international applicants - To provide IELTS for UKVI certificate 6.0 overall and 6.0 in writing with no less than 5.5 in all sub elements.
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| International | £16500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Northbrook College
Northbrook College
Littlehampton Road
Worthing
West Sussex
BN12 6NU
