Course summary
Realise diverse style narratives through design and construction on this industry-facing fashion course that encourages sustainable and inclusive practices. Push your creative boundaries Study a range of design methods as you explore experimental and industry-standard approaches to pattern cutting and garment construction on this fashion course. We’ll encourage you to push the boundaries of your fashion thinking through fashion design practice, whilst being mindful of sustainable practice, diversity and inclusion. As part of this course, you’ll:
- Create designs in response to trends, market segmentations and technical innovations, as you explore fabric and form to achieve resolved 3D outcomes
- Work on high-profile industry-led briefs, live projects, and competitions to create a professional industry-ready fashion portfolio
- Develop a strong understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent in the fashion industry
- Understand ways to develop your 2D and 3D skills, and how to communicate concepts to your audience
- Apply industry-recognised CAD (computer-aided design) techniques to your conceptual and technical designs, including Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D
- Have the opportunity to work in the industry during the optional sandwich (placement) year
- Learn from tutors with extensive professional experience and networks - including internationally renowned designer Professor Matty Bovan
- Opportunity to take a ‘sandwich’ year – a year of paid employment in industry which will build your skills and experience
- Study within one of the largest university arts communities in the north
- Leeds' thriving creative sector - including countless opportunities for fashion graduates of our fashion design course, right on our doorstep
- 20th in the UK for Fashion & Textiles*
Modules
Year 1 Core Modules:
- Cut & Construction
- Fashion Design Communication
- Contextual Studies 1
- Fashion Design Process
- Tailoring
- Contextual Studies 2
- Fashion Industry
- Fashion Design Identity
- Major Project
- Contextual Studies 3
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
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 112 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
We may use selection criteria based on your personal attributes; experience and/or commitment to the area of study. This information will be derived from your personal statement and reference and will only be used if you have met the general entry requirements.
Additional entry requirements
Interview
We conduct interviews as part of the admissions process and suitable applicants will be invited to an interview - interview dates will be published in due course. Invitations are sent via UCAS and you should check your UCAS Hub account for further interview details.
Portfolio
All suitable candidates will be required to submit a portfolio, this should include artwork or photographs of artwork together with written assignments, general knowledge and your enthusiasm for fashion. Further guidance will be provided to applicants when they are asked to submit a portfolio.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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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
Leeds Beckett University
City Campus
Leeds
LS1 3HE