Fashion Design at University of Southampton - UCAS

University of Southampton

Degree level: Undergraduate

Fashion Design

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Course summary

About this course At Winchester School of Art, our BA Fashion Design course empowers you to explore your creative identity while tackling real-world challenges. Whether you're passionate about sustainability, digital innovation, or redefining fashion narratives, this course gives you the tools to make your mark. You’ll work in collaborative studio spaces, blending traditional craft with cutting-edge digital techniques. As part of a renowned art school within a research-rich Russell Group university, you'll benefit from world-class insights, resources and extended collaborative community. For example, the first-year Fashion Futures module explores emerging trends such as climate-conscious design, wearable tech and inclusive fashion—helping you understand fashion’s evolving role in society. You’ll also join a community of graduates working at leading brands including Alexander McQueen, Burberry, JW Anderson, Stella McCartney, and more. 92% of our graduates were in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published in 2025). Key features of the course

A future-focused curriculum co-designed with industry experts

Access to vintage archives (Victorian to 1980s) for hands-on inspiration

Opportunities to collaborate on live briefs with brands and showcase your work at Graduate Fashion Week

Connections with the British Fashion Council (BFC), UKFT, and a global network of creatives

Student Support You’ll be guided by industry-experienced tutors and supported with wellbeing resources and inclusive teaching practices. Further Information The BA Fashion Design is a three-year, full-time course at Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or in industry, extending your degree to four years. The course is a member of UKFT, BFC, and Graduate Fashion Week (GFW). For details, visit our course page.

Modules

Over the three years of this Fashion Design course, you will build your skills in fashion design by exploring themes and applying skills that are relevant in the industry. Year 1: Foundations in Fashion; Fashion Design Principles & Materials; Embedding Context into Practice; Fashion Futures Year 2: Broadening Sustainable Fashion Practice; Integrating Fashion and Society; Fashion Industry; Collaborate Year 3: Final Project and Preparation; Contemporary Context; Professional Communication; Professional Planning You will also have opportunities to tailor your learning through student-selected year in employment or year abroad. For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.

Assessment method

As well as undertaking studio-based creative projects, you’ll learn through practical workshops, lectures, seminars, one-to-one tutorials and group tutorials. Through studio assignments you’ll develop the research and hands-on skills that are essential for industry. You’ll receive formative feedback throughout the course, enabling you to identify strengths and areas for improvement before your work is formally assessed. You’ll be assessed on your coursework, which will include your portfolio, final major project and pieces of academic and reflective writing. Students who take the industry placement option are required to complete a project and write a report, and we receive a report on each student’s performance from the placement company. If you take the study abroad option, we will assess the work you do while at the overseas institution.

How to apply

14Jan

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:: FD23

Institution code:: S27

Campus name:: Winchester School of Art

Campus code:: W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Find out about equivalent entry requirements and qualifications for your country: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/uni-life/international/your-country.page

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - BBB

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher

We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4" We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DD

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

Scottish Advanced Higher

Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 30 points

Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales - B

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H2, H3, H3, H3, H3

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - M2, M2, M2

GCSE/National 4/National 5

In addition to those qualifications listed, we also accept a pass in an Art & Design foundation programme. We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard. The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements. For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at [email protected]

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

Applicants who are based outside the UK and whose academic qualifications meet (or are on track to meet) our entry requirements will be required to send us a portfolio of their work. Portfolios will be requested by email after an application has been reviewed. Portfolio guidance sheets can be found at http://www.southampton.ac.uk/wsa/undergraduate/apply.page

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	6.5	with no component below 6.0

All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.

Find out more about the University’s English Language requirements

https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page

Student Outcomes

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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9535*	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
Scotland	£9535*	Year 1
Wales	£9535*	Year 1
Channel Islands	£9535*	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£9535*	Year 1
EU	£24400	Year 1
International	£24400	Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

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Course contact details

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Undergraduate Admissions - Faculty of Arts and Humanities

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Location	Qualification	Study mode	Duration	Start date	Apply
Winchester School of Art	BA (Hons) - Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)	Full-time	3 years	21 September 2026	Available to Apply	Course option 2e9bde70-8b20-446d-af0f-02c952563972