Bachelor of Fashion Design
- Leicester, United Kingdom
- 3 years
- English
- On campus
- Bachelor
About the program
A fashion design degree covering garment construction, Illustration and pattern making.
Program highlights
- Internship available: yes
- Placement support: yes
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (2): yes
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Develop foundational and applied understanding of Fashion Design. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.
Career outcomes
- Fashion entrepreneur
- Apparel manufacturing and retail product development
- Marketing and public relations
- Styling and production
Curriculum
- Apparel design
- Garment construction
- Textiles
- Illustration and pattern making
- With quality standards and digital tools. Seniors complete a 120-hour internship
- And students help produce the annual fashion show. A full semester of study in Florence
- Italy
- Is offered along with shorter study abroad courses.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Typical offer 112 UCAS points (104-128 by course
- A levels BBC or BTEC DMM) or an international equivalent
- With GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C where stated
- IELTS 6.0 with 5.5 in each band for most courses.
- Grade/academic selection criteria: Typical offer 112 UCAS points (104-128 across 115 course pages
- 112 on 94 of them) with A levels or equivalent
- GCSE English and Maths at grade 4/C where stated
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 6.0
- TOEFL iBT 60
- PTE Academic 59
- Duolingo 105
- IELTS Academic 6
Other requirements
- Portfolio required
Documents you’ll need
- Completed application form
- Academic transcripts
- Secondary school completion certificate
- Portfolio of relevant work
- English language proficiency evidence if required
- Passport identification page
How to apply
- Review the Fashion Design admission requirements at De Montfort University. Prepare academic transcripts and evidence of the entry qualification. Prepare and upload a relevant portfolio. Complete the application on the official university website. Upload the required documents and language results if applicable. Pay the application fee if applicable and submit before the relevant deadline. Review the admission decision and complete acceptance requirements.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | £17,600 GBP |
|---|---|
| Application fee | £50 GBP |
| Deposit | £4,000 GBP |
Program details
| Campus | Leicester |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Faculty of Technology, Arts and Culture |
| Department | Department of Arts and Design |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 90 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 2 |
| Scholarship note | De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
No deadline listed
Scholarships
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design.
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The program takes 3 years.
Tuition is £17,600 GBP per year. The application fee is £50 GBP. The deposit is £4,000 GBP. The estimated living cost is £11,520 GBP.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL iBT 60, PTE Academic 59, Duolingo 105, IELTS Academic 6. A portfolio is required.
De Montfort University lists or refers to scholarship opportunities. International eligibility, awards and deadlines must be checked for Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design.