Fashion

BA (Hons) & Foundation Year

This course empowers you to develop your unique fashion identity through a blend of creative design, technical skills, and industry engagement. You’ll explore cultural, environmental, and commercial influences on fashion while mastering techniques such as pattern cutting, garment construction, CAD, and portfolio presentation. With live industry projects, collaborative learning, and a dedicated work placement, you’ll graduate with the practical experience, creative confidence, and professional insight to thrive in the dynamic world of fashion.

Key Facts

BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees

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Tower Hill, London

October, February and June

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Course Overview

Discover Your Signature Style

This Fashion degree is designed to help you find your unique voice in the fashion world. From the start, you’ll be encouraged to express your individuality through your designs while gaining a solid understanding of the industry’s cultural, environmental, and economic influences. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the creative and professional tools needed to make a lasting impression in the fashion industry.

Build Practical and Creative Skills

Throughout the course, you'll develop essential fashion techniques including draping, fabric manipulation, constructed textiles, pattern cutting, and garment manufacture. You'll learn how to transform your ideas into market-ready products using illustration, drawing, portfolio development, and computer-aided design. These skills are taught with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, giving your work a modern and ethical edge.

Learn by Doing, Collaborate with Experts

This programme focuses on real-world learning through hands-on experiences and live projects led by industry professionals. You'll engage in creative collaborations that mirror the dynamic nature of the fashion industry, helping you build the teamwork and communication skills necessary for success. This practical approach ensures you graduate with both creative confidence and strong industry awareness.

Prepare for a Career in Fashion

By the time you complete the course, you’ll have gained practical experience through a work placement, helping you transition smoothly into the professional world. With a portfolio showcasing your creative talent and an understanding of contemporary fashion challenges, you’ll be ready to take on diverse roles in the fashion sector. Whether you aim to design, style, or innovate, this course sets the foundation for a successful and exciting fashion career.

"Completing the BA (Hons) Fashion course was a life-changing journey that helped me discover my creative voice and confidently step into the fashion industry with real-world skills and vision."

Course Modules

This module introduces you to the core techniques and conceptual foundations of fashion design. You will explore draping, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting, and garment construction, while developing creative ideas through illustration and portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on understanding cultural, environmental, and economic influences in fashion, as well as hands-on experimentation to transform designs into marketable pieces.

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Foundation Year

Introduction to Design (pathway dependent)

English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills

Visual Culture

Final Major Project

Level 4

Introduction to Design

Visual Communication

Creative Cutting and Construction

Introduction to Fashion History and Theory

Level 5

Innovative Design Practice

Creative Drape Practices

Professional Practice

Theories of Culture, Identity and Communication

Level 6

Final Major Project

Professional Portfolio

Dissertation

Entry Routes

At Eddoo, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.

Option 1

Academic Route

Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills.

Option 2

Non Academic Route

No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond.

Your Path Starts Here

Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Eddoo today for personalized support and guidance.

Funding Options

At Eddoo, we’re here to make the funding process easy for you. From tuition fees to maintenance loans, grants, and bursaries, we’ll guide you through the application process step by step, ensuring you have the support you need to fund your education.

You can use the Student Finance Calculator to see what you qualify for.

Who is Eligible for Funding?

Most UK-based students are eligible for government funding, including tuition fee loans, maintenance loans, grants, and bursaries. The main eligibility factor is your residency status. You may qualify if you are:

A UK national or Irish citizen.A person with settled or pre-settled status under the EU Settlement Scheme.
A refugee or someone with humanitarian protection.
A migrant worker or a family member of one
A person with indefinite leave to remain.

How Much Funding Can I Get?

Everyone’s circumstances are different, and funding amounts depend on factors like household income, residency status, and living arrangements. As a guideline, a single person could receive up to £10,000 per year. Families may qualify for additional support through grants, such as an Adult Dependent Grant of £3,438 per year or Childcare Grants of up to £16,840.20 per year.