8Nov
UndergraduateIf the course start date is before 31 December 2025 and you have already submitted an application, this course can be added. If you have not submitted an application, contact the university or college direct.
If the course start date is between 01 January and 31 July 2026 click the 'Apply' button to make an application.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
A Brighton Fashion Design with Business Studies degree prepares you for a range of rewarding career paths including roles in fashion design, product development, merchandising, fashion consultancy or as founder of your own business. Art and Design at Brighton is ranked in the top 20 in the UK in the QS World University Rankings 2025. Studying here at Brighton, you’ll be part of a creative community that helps you grow, no matter what your background. This course is packed with opportunities to build real-world experience, including a paid placement after year two and hands-on learning with specialist facilities including stitching machines, pressing and fusing equipment, Clo3d software and industrial sewing machines. Our inclusive approach to learning will help you go further; we’ll make sure you play to your strengths and learn in ways that suit you best. Here at Brighton, we have an excellent reputation in the fashion industry for producing creative, innovative and hard-working graduates – our alumni have worked at organisations including Burberry, Victoria Beckham, River Island and Calvin Klein. Top reasons to choose this course
- Excellent industry-standard technical facilities and spacious studios with expert technicians on-hand to help you develop practical skills.
- Sustainability is one of our guiding principles and is embedded into all your learning.
- Explore textile and material innovation through a fashion lens, with access to specialist studios for printed, woven and knitted fabric production.
- Business studies are integrated throughout the degree, meaning you will leave ready to enter the business of fashion, whether that’s starting your own company or working as part of a team within international brands and design houses.
- Talks from industry professionals throughout your studies will give you both business insight and creative inspiration.
- An optional placement year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice in a professional environment, strengthening your portfolio and industry contacts.
- Learn in a creative, diverse and supportive community right in the centre of Brighton.
Modules
Year 1 You’ll build a strong foundation in fashion design, both creative, research and technical skills. You’ll learn the fundamentals of pattern cutting, draping and garment construction, while exploring the cultural and commercial contexts of fashion. Core modules Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries Fashion Fundamentals Design and Make Personal Design Development Design and Culture Under Scrutiny Year 2 You’ll broaden your knowledge of fashion contexts and market sectors through diverse projects. You will also be encouraged to develop individual areas of specialism and build a personal body of design work for your professional portfolio. Core modules Preparing for and Engaging with Business Fashion Concepts, Contexts and Market Awareness Fashion Design Specialism Creative Collaboration in the Fashion Industry The Clothes and Fabrics of Society Optional Placement Year You can gain valuable industry experience and earn money on an optional placement year, returning to your final year with confidence, hands-on experience and valuable contacts. Our students have completed placements at brands including Alexander McQueen, Jaeger, COS and Alexander Wang. Final year You will develop a personal piece of research and experimentation to inform the design and creation of an original collection of outfits. You will also produce a professional portfolio of design work, a research essay and a business or marketing plan. Core modules Design Management and Business Plan Historical and Critical Studies Research Project Fashion Design Major Project Professional Portfolio
How to apply
29Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BCC - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H3
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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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 | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | 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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT