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Fashion and Textiles at Boston College - UCAS

Boston College

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Pearson Education Ltd

Fashion and Textiles

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Course summary

Prepare for the constantly evolving fashion industry with the Pearson BTEC Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5. Develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for sustainable fashion. Dive deep through a variety of fashion and textiles areas, including fashion design, garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric manipulation, and sewing machine techniques, all with a focus on minimising environmental impact and promoting ethical practices. Grasp at the endless opportunities to explore various fashion and textile techniques, develop your creative practice through hands-on workshops, and gain insights from expert lecturers, engaging in real-world projects to build a comprehensive portfolio. As a Boston College student, you will have access to our Art and Design facilities tailored for fashion and textiles, including dedicated studios for printmaking, drawing, fashion (for pattern drafting and garment construction), photography with digital SLR cameras, and digital media labs with industry-standard software. With abundant resources at your disposal, you will integrate sustainable principles into your creative process, preparing to thrive in the dynamic fashion and textiles industry with a strong commitment to environmental responsibility. During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND. Modules Include: Concept and Development: Develop your creative concepts and skills through various projects and assignments Creative Project: Apply your learning in a significant creative project that showcases your skills and and understanding Live Projects: Work on live projects to build your clientele and professional network Personal Professional Development: Focus on your personal and professional growth, setting goals and strategies for your career Professional Project: Undertake a major project that demonstrates your professional skills and knowledge Throughout this course, you will develop competence and confidence by: Developing ideas and concepts through brainstorming, research, and critical thinking Learning a variety of fashion and textiles approaches paired with a historical and theoretical foundation to encourage debate and reimagine the future of fashion and textiles practice Learning how to contextualise your work and think practically about your audience while exploring collaborative, collective and socially engaged approaches Learning how to display clothing and garments effectively Developing business skills such as sales and promotion, growing your audience, curation contracts, costing jobs and presenting your outcomes Working with external agencies and clients to gain professional experience and networking opportunities

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
2502
Institution code:
B01
Campus name:
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In order to study the Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed: An MMP at Level 3 in a related subject, or Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS points) in related subjects. GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6. Relevant work experience may be considered if you do not meet the above criteria.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.boston.ac.uk/courses/find-a-course/area/art-and-design/fashion-and-textiles-hnd-level-5/


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7100 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7100 Year 1
Scotland £7100 Year 1
Wales £7100 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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Fashion and Textiles at Boston College - UCAS