University of Bedfordshire

Fashion Design BA (Hons)

University of BedfordshireLuton campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Fashion at Bedfordshire is fun! Our course asks you to think outside the box, finding creative approaches, and negotiating conceptual and wearable designs. While providing you with technical skills alongside open and creative briefs, our highly experienced academic team encourage you to experiment and play, taking you on a journey of creative discovery and suspended disbelief.

There is an emphasis on digital design skills in textile and pattern cutting as well as 3D garment design using specialist software. Spacious fashion studio that replicates the commercial world Textile and pattern-cutting facilities with cutting tables; digital pattern cutting; and industrial sewing machines

Key highlights

  • Emphasis on digital textile design and digital pattern cutting skills
  • 3D garment design taught using specialist software
  • Spacious fashion studio replicating the commercial working environment
  • Cutting tables, digital pattern cutting and industrial sewing machines
  • Open creative briefs balancing conceptual and wearable design
  • Technical skills taught alongside encouragement to experiment and play

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points including 80 from at least 3 A-levels or equivalent

Scholarships

  • A level and IB Scholarship for International Students

    Our A level and IB scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Advanced Placement (AP) Merit Scholarship

    Our AP Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Hong Kong Diploma (HKDSE) Merit Scholarship

    Our HKDSE Merit Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Foundation Year Scholarship

    Our International Foundation Year Scholarship is worth £5000 off international tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • International Undergraduate Subject-specific scholarships

    Our International Undergraduate subject-specific scholarships are worth up to £5000 off international tuition fees for each year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Vice Chancellor's Scholarship for Undergraduate Students

    Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship, which is a reduction of £1,000 off their first year’s fees.

    Up to £1,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Fashion designer
  • Pattern cutter
  • Textile designer
  • 3D garment designer
  • Garment technologist
  • Fashion stylist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,790 per year | International: £16,800 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 University of Bedfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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