This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
Leicester College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The full time Higher National Diploma in Fashion/Design is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. It prepares you for a design and manufacture career across the fashion industries. You will work with staff with a wealth of industry expertise and practice within the creative sector to develop professional design and manufacturing skills. You will also be offered opportunities for research and analysis in related specialist subjects. The course team plan to work closely with several leading Fashion retailers and Footwear manufacturers which support the delivery of the programme. Networking and liaising with industry contacts is an integral part of the course. Design briefs offer creative challenges through developing illustration skills, graphic presentation, and 3D manufacturing. You will explore specialist garment production and footwear manufacturing sector skills, gaining an insight into tailoring, garment/shoe pattern cutting and garment /shoe construction. Based on full cohort recruitment, students can expect approximately 12 to 14 hours of timetabled sessions per week. As this course addresses the needs of today's fashion industry, there is a strong focus on work-based learning and the course covers a broad spectrum of fashion industry-related topics. You will study 120 credits in each academic year covering specialisms such as trend forecasting, branding, social media profile, studio photography as well as traditional fashion practices. Creative Arts students can also benefit from having access to an extensive range of facilities within the area and opportunities to collaborate with other students across a range of creative arts pathways, further developing your employability and industry related skills. You can top up to a full degree by either joining the final year of our BA (Hons) Professional Studies (Creative Industries) following successful completion of this course, or another alternative relevant top up degree . You may also apply to other universities to top up on related degrees (based on entry requirements of chosen institution). Career opportunities are varied across fashion design, construction, marketing and media.
Modules
On the first year of the course, students will share specialisms on a joint Fashion and Footwear based provision. On successful completion of the year students can be awarded an HNC in Fashion and Textiles. YR 1 Level 4 HNC units are Unit 1 Professional Development, Unit 2 Contextual Studies, unit 3 Individual Project, Unit 4 Techniques and Process, Unit 7 Computer-Aided Design, Unit 8 Pattern Cutting and Garment Making, Unit Footwear Making and Manufacture, Unit 9 Fashion and Textiles Our professional industry workshops and trained supervision team allow you access to specialist fashion and footwear production methods. Our HE hub, Digital Design Suites and Art rooms provide you with the spaces and resources to get creative on campus. In year 2, students will undertake all core units’ students will then have the opportunity to choose ONE 30 credit option which will focus on a specialist discipline in either Fashion or Footwear Year 2 Level 5 HND units are Unit 32 Professional Practice, Unit 33 Applied Practice Coll Project (30 Credit), Unit 42 styling, unit 47 branding and identity, Unit 62 trend forecasting, Advanced Footwear Studies (optional) (30 Credit), Advanced Fashion Studies (optional) (30 Credit)
Assessment method
Units are assessed through the completion of either practical or written assignments that are set in a contemporary, work-related context. The final stages of the course involve the production of a professional portfolio. The work you undertake is negotiable and will reflect your individual strengths and career aspirations. Assessment is continuous throughout both years for each module. All assessment is summative and contributes to progression and achievement. Design assignments are coursework based, through sketchbooks, presentations, final garment production with accompanied evaluative evidence. Extended writing skills are assessed in Contextual Studies in addition to the creation of a personal fashion blog. An assessment submission schedule is issued when the course commences. Upon successful completion, HND students are awarded either pass, merit or distinction.
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- WJ24
- Institution code:
- L36
- Campus name:
- St Margaret’s Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Leicester College is not a Home Office Student Sponsor and does not accept applications from international students. We can only accept applications from students already resident in the UK. EU / EEA nationals resident in the UK must be able to demonstrate that they have gained either ‘Settled’ or ‘Pre-settled’ status under the EU Settlement Scheme. Other non-UK nationals (apart from Irish nationals) must demonstrate they have valid UK residency / leave to remain in the UK to be considered for admission. Right to study in the UK does not automatically confer Home fee status and you may be required to undertake a fee status assessment to confirm your eligibility for student funding.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 32 points
A level - C - A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - M
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Where necessary, other means of interview (i.e. telephone, web-based, CD/DVD) can be arranged
Portfolio
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| International | £10700 | Year 1 |
| EU | £10700 | Year 1 |
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Educational trips are not compulsory but encouraged as part of your experience. Previous students have paid up to £450 for an overseas trip (Previous excursions include Paris, Milan and London) You should expect to spend approximately £100 per year on art materials and printing costs for the presentation of work as part of your portfolio.
Provider information
Leicester College
Freemen's Park Campus
Aylestone Road
Leicester
LE2 7LW