Foundation of Fashion Design and Marketing
Management Development Institute of Singapore
- Singapore, Singapore
- 0.5 years
- English
- On campus
- Foundation
About the program
A four-year full-time Bachelor of Arts in Fashion Design and Marketing taught in the School of Design, Arts and Creative Industries on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.
Program highlights
- Internship available: no
- Placement support: no
- Work during study: yes
- Post-study work rights (0 year): no
- PR pathway friendly: no
What you will learn
- Apply concepts and methods in Fashion Design and Marketing to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Introduction to Fashion Design & Marketing
- Fashion Photography & Illustration. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.
Career outcomes
- Design
- Brand and product concept
- Trend forecasting
- Marketing
- Creative direction
Curriculum
- Four-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Interchange 1 – Experimental Processes
- Introduction to Fashion Design & Marketing
- Fashion Photography & Illustration
- Fashion Trend Forecasting. Final-year core: Interchange 3 – Contemporary Challenges and Design Futures
- FMP Concept
- FMP Realisation. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.
Entry requirements
Academic
- Age 14-17+ depending on programme
- At least 1 GCE O Level or IGCSE pass (Biomedical Sciences: a science O Level pass or the MDIS Science Entrance Test at 50%)
- NITEC/Higher NITEC
- 10 years of formal education for international applicants
- Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). Foundation Year Certificate: C6 in any of 5 O Level subjects or 10 years of formal education
- Age 17+.
Accepted academic background
Language tests
- IELTS 5.5
- TOEFL PBT 525
- Duolingo 95
Documents you’ll need
- Academic transcripts
- Completed application form
- Identification document
- Language proficiency evidence if requested
- Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested
How to apply
- Check the entry requirements for your level and course page on mdis.edu.sg (apply at least 2 months before the start date). Complete the MDIS International Student Application Form and ICA e-Form 16 and pay the SGD 490.50 application fee. Submit passport copy and photo
- Birth certificate
- Certified education results
- English proof
- Proof of funds (Master: study plan). Await the MDIS decision and ICA In-Principle Approval (about 4 weeks). Pay ICA SGD 90 and collect the Student's Pass in person after the medical report. On the official website.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $9,374 SGD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $491 SGD |
| Deposit | $500 SGD |
Program details
| Campus | Stirling Road Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | School of Fashion and Design |
| Department | Fashion Design and Marketing |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 year |
| Scholarship note | _ |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
December 2026
Applications closed
2 Oct 2026
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February 2027
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3 Dec 2026
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June 2027
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2 Apr 2027
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November 2027
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2 Sept 2027
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Frequently asked questions
The program takes 0.5 years.
The next deadline is 3 Dec 2026. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $9,374 SGD per year. The application fee is $491 SGD. The deposit is $500 SGD. The estimated living cost is $17,640 SGD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 5.5, TOEFL PBT 525, Duolingo 95.