Course Summary

The FdA Fashion & Clothing Design programme is designed to meet the needs of students wanting to pursue a career in fashion. It is delivered in a learning environment where creativity, experimentation and a practical approach are key to skills development, providing students with a range of academic and practical skills required to enter the fashion industry. Delivered in an inspirational rural location yet within easy reach of city environments, students experience innovation and collaboration through individual and group projects whilst being part of a small, diverse cohort where emphasis is placed on supporting the development of inspired, creative designers. The programme provides a curriculum which develops students’ practical knowledge of the principles of the fashion industry, including research, design and manufacture processes along with academic understanding and transferable skills appropriate to the level of the award. Students will develop creative design ability and technical skills utilising a range of vocationally relevant visual, written and verbal techniques to communicate and present their ideas. This includes practical experiences such as illustration and drawing, visual research, pattern cutting and draping fabric, creative experimentation, technical skills development, and work experience and portfolio development, providing a strong platform for evidencing employable skills. Where possible, visits to exhibitions, major cities and other places of interest feature within the delivery of modules to support the development of initial creative inspiration and to enhance the students’ subject knowledge. To further support the vocational nature of a Foundation Degree the students have opportunities to engage with industry and work on ‘live’ projects and industry-led competitions to gain first-hand experience of design process and delivery within a collaborative working environment. There is a strong emphasis on developing the student as an individual, encouraging self-direction and independent lines of enquiry, thereby producing highly creative, self-motivated individuals who will be able to work towards a defined career within industry or continue with a further Higher Education pathway by the end of the programme.

Course Details - Modules

You will study; Academic skills development Fashion fundmentals Drawing and illustration Pattern cutting and construction Visual communication Studio / industry practice Creative context Negotiated project.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: W232

Institution code: B37

Campus Name: Bishop Burton

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

80 UCAS points in a relevant Level 3 Access to HE Diploma


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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

If first language is not English, or a Tier 4 student visa to study is required and GCSE grade C/4 English or equivalent is not held, English language proficiency level such as International English Language Testing System (IELTS) 6.0 overall (with a minimum 5.5 in each skill) will need evidencing.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 6160.0 Year 1
England 6160.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6160.0 Year 1
Scotland 6160.0 Year 1
Wales 6160.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Bishop Burton
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Beverley
HU17 8QG

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