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Bachelor of Fashion Design New Practice
- London, United Kingdom
- 3, 4 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
4-year full-time on-campus degree with an integrated foundation year in Fashion Design: New Practice at the University of West London (London).
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 years): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Understand foundational and advanced concepts in Fashion Design: New Practice
- Apply relevant disciplinary methods and ideas
- Analyse questions and evidence in the field
- Communicate findings clearly
- Use research and inquiry approaches where included in the curriculum
- Connect theory with projects or applied work where offered
Career outcomes
- Fashion designer
- Knitwear designer
- Print designer
- Creative pattern cutter
- Garment technologist
- Stylist
- Trend forecaster
- Design manager
- Trend forecaster
- Freelancer
Curriculum
- 4-year full-time degree with a foundation year. Year 1: Contextual Studies in Media and Design
- Creative Sectors in Media and Design
- Personalised Learning. Year 2: Conscientious Practice 1: Understanding Sustainability
- Conscientious Practice 2: Item Through Identity
- Acid dying and refreshing. Year 3: Professional Development and Industry Practice
- Design Construction: Introduction to Outerwear
- Practice Vision. Year 4: Fashion Artefact or Craft Redefined
- Fashion Entrepreneurship and Brand Vision
- Global Fashion Vision.
Entry requirements
Academic
- 72 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A Levels
- BTEC Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma
- T Levels) plus GCSE English and Maths grade 4 or Level 2 equivalent; international equivalents accepted; mature applicants (21+) assessed individually.
Accepted academic background
Level 3 qualifications (A-Levels, BTEC Extended Diploma, Access to HE Diploma, T-Levels) or international equivalents, Mature applicants considered
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each)
- TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore)
- Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each)
- PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each)
- Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each)
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- English proficiency evidence if required
- Passport copy
- Recommendations or references if required
- Personal statement if required
- Financial evidence for international study if required
How to apply
- Choose a course and check its entry requirements and fees. Apply through the 'International' tab on the course page or through UCAS with institution code W05. Direct applications have no application fee. Upload passport and personal statement and reference and English certificate and transcripts. Follow the applicant portal. Accept the offer. Meet academic conditions. Pay the financial condition (2000 GBP tuition deposit is non-refundable). Request a CAS and apply to UKVI for the Student visa with financial evidence. Apply over 3 months before the start date.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,250 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | _ |
Program details
| Campus | West London campus (Ealing) |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | London School of Film, Media and Design |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Standard |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | University of West London publishes an International Ambassador Scholarship opportunity for international fee-paying degree students. Its university undergraduate prospectus describes awards of up to 5000 GBP. The latest award value and eligibility for the intended intake must be confirmed directly. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Frequently asked questions
The program takes 3, 4 years.
Tuition is £17,250 GBP per year. The estimated living cost is £13,946 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5 (min 5.5 each), TOEFL iBT Duolingo 100 (min 100 each subscore), Duolingo PTE Academic 51+ (51+ each), PTE Academic Cambridge 162 (162 each), Cambridge TOEFL iBT 4 (min 4.0 each). A portfolio is required.