University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Fashion Design is a fast-paced and practically driven course aimed at inquisitive and hardworking individuals, who are strongly motivated to develop their own unique creative design identity. The course places innovative design thinking at the heart of its delivery and engages students to create design concepts that push the boundaries between current and future design practice. Studio, lecture and workshop sessions encourage inquisitive learning, and signposting to internship opportunities provides industry relevance. You will gain expertise in key practical and digital production skills to expand your professional design knowledge in preparation for job markets within the fashion industry. Also, industry-driven projects place employability at the centre of learning. Graduates from the course have designed for luxury, premium and online brands, undertaken internships with major fashion companies and gained grants to set up their own businesses. Design brands and industry professionals are invited to provide advice, guidance and insight into current working methods within the fashion industry. Your learning will take place within a very ‘hands on’ supportive environment, which stimulates critical intellectual growth and promotes creative and professional independence in preparation for the fashion industry.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
The Fashion Design course is assessed through ongoing coursework and there are no exams. Coursework will include a broad range of different types of task, such as: sketchbooks, portfolios, illustration, technical manufacturing, pattern cutting files and some written pieces, such as trend or market reports and presentations. We continuously review the currency of assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for future graduate-level employment and the evolving retail landscape.
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
- Course code:
- W231
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - MPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CCDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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 |
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 University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
University of Chester is currently reviewing the Foundation Year fees due to the new Government legislation on university tuition fees.
Provider information
University of Chester
Parkgate Road
Chester
CH1 4BJ