Course summary

Rethink current industry practices through innovation, technology and future-thinking whilst developing creative practical and strategic skills and responsible design approaches. What can you expect? BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development supports the student’s personal creative development and their ability to create fashion products through the application of informed fashion systems-thinking, industry analysis and responsible design approaches. We recognise the challenges facing the global fashion industry and encourage our students to re-think current industry practices through innovation, technology and future-thinking. Students learn to develop their own individualised practice-led approaches that engage directly with real-world issues; designing solutions and product with empathy, critical thinking, and sustainable methodologies. Through collaboration and discussion, our students gain wider perspectives and deeper insights into the fashion industry in relation to diverse cultures, societies, environments and business practices. Through creative design and industry opportunities, our students engage with industry analysis, research methods, design and manufacturing processes that centre around aesthetics, craftsmanship, diversity, inclusivity and function. The course provides our students with specific and transferable creative, practical and strategic skills, enabling them to become confident, successful designers and product developers, preparing them for a career within the fashion industry.

• Innovative curriculum: Learn how to design and develop fashion collections for different markets, focusing on sustainability, circular fashion practices, and innovative production techniques.

• Career-ready skills: Equip yourself with both creative and technical expertise to excel in various roles, including fashion design, product development, and merchandising, while also building your professional network.

• Hands-on learning in cutting-edge facilities: Access world-class studios, workshops, and digital design tools, enabling you to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques to create innovative collections.

• Graduate career prospects: Choose to take an optional placement year between your second and third year, applying the skills learned on the course in a professional environment. Our graduates have gone on to work at renowned fashion companies including Burberry, Jaeger and Jasper Conran.

• Industry collaborations: Gain career experience and benefit from our established links with industry leaders such as ASOS, Givenchy, and Topshop, through live projects, collaborations, and guest lectures.