BA Fashion Design with Business

The BA Fashion Design with Business at Glasgow Caledonian University is designed to teach you the art of creative design and the principles of practical business. This course combines fashion design with business to produce innovative and entrepreneurial market-ready fashion graduates.

During this programme, you will gain a deep understanding of the global fashion industry, particularly the marketing and business aspects. You’ll also learn about sustainable fashion industry practices and develop several technical and practical skills, including pattern cutting, garment construction, and computer-aided fashion design software.

In addition to traditional teaching methods, this course emphasises practical learning through live case study challenges and field trips. Essentially, you will graduate ready to work several roles on the business side of the fashion industry or simply start your own business.

Glasgow Caledonian University is Scotland's largest modern university, with campuses in Glasgow and London. The university offers many accredited courses across all study levels and works with over 300 industry partners. Glasgow Caledonian University boasts the highest rate of graduates in skilled jobs among modern Scottish universities.

The university has received several awards and recognition, such as the UK Modern University of the Year by the Daily Mail. Glasgow Caledonian University offers its student body facilities in three schools and key centres, including health, climate justice, and social business. Campuses in Glasgow and London offer advanced facilities. Notably, the university leads in sustainability and research.

These are the standard entry requirements to study BA Fashion Design with Business at Glasgow Caledonian University:

You may be offered admission without typical qualifications if you have relevant work experience and prior learning in the field.

Grade requirements

• As an applicant, you need a UCAS Tariff point of 135 with AAB in Art or Textiles in A-level.

English Proficiency

• International students also need to demonstrate English language proficiency, with a combined 6.0 with no element below 5.5 (or equivalent)

The tuition fee (2025/2026) to study BA Fashion Design with Business at Glasgow Caledonian University is £15,200. However, expenses such as materials and studio fees are not included in the tuition fee.

Glasgow Caledonian University has plenty of scholarships and bursaries available to international students. These include the Laplace Solutions Ltd Scholarship, the London Insurance Market Charitable Trust Scholarship, and the Boots Scholarship, which is awarded from a limited fund to high-achieving students.

As a graduate of BA Fashion Design with Business from Glasgow Caledonian University, you can pursue a career in roles such as:

• Branding and PR specialist
• Digital Marketing Consultant
• Business Development Specialist 
• Fashion Educationist
• Visual Merchandiser
• Entrepreneur