Manchester Metropolitan University

Fashion Design and Technology

Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom

Course overview

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology has an excellent reputation for producing menswear, womenswear and sportswear graduates who combine design innovation with an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of fashion design and manufacturing. The course reflects contemporary industry standards and encourages students to design and develop innovative fashion products and ranges using both manual and digital technologies. Students work on live projects with industry partners and also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and/or overseas study combined with a year in industry.

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Key highlights

  • Specialisms in menswear, womenswear and sportswear design
  • Combines design innovation with technical knowledge of garment manufacturing
  • Develop fashion products and ranges using manual and digital technologies
  • Live projects with industry partners throughout the course
  • Optional work placement and/or overseas study with a year in industry
  • Curriculum reflects contemporary fashion industry standards

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
  • A-level: BCC — or equivalent
  • BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
  • Additional condition: portfolio — We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application.
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U

Scholarships

  • International Undergraduate Scholarships

    £2,000 for each year of your degree.

    Up to £2,000
  • Sanctuary Scholarship

  • Sports Scholarship

    The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.

  • Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship

    Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.

    Up to 50% of fees

Careers this course leads to

  • Fashion designer
  • Garment technologist
  • Sportswear designer
  • Pattern cutter
  • Product developer
  • CAD designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £21,500 per year

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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