Course Summary

Our popular and well-regarded course, taught by industry professionals, is having an increasingly big impact on the exhilarating and competitive world of fashion. Do you want to see your own creations taken on by major fashion labels? Or to be in demand as a creative machinist or garment operator? Would you like to become an entrepreneur and set up your own clothing business? Graduates from our course have done all these things and more. This is a fast-paced, hands-on course amid the creative hub of east London, preparing you to take your place in the world of commercial fashion. You’ll learn as your prototype progresses from concept through to construction and product development. We’ll build your confidence as you develop your handcraft and design skills, fashioning pieces that you’ll have the chance to showcase at Graduate Fashion Week the world's largest platform for the designers of tomorrow. And if you choose to undertake an optional placement year, you’ll have a wonderful opportunity to earn as you learn for a year at top fashion companies such as Diesel and Urban Outfitters.

Course Details - Modules

Foundation Year: Art & Design Studio (core) Art & Design Workshop (core) Contextual Studies (core) Year 1: Professional Creative Theory 1 – Introducing theoretical underpinning of art and design perspectives (core) Communicating The Idea – Developing your design signature through a multitude of 2 dimensional practices. (core) Creativity in 3 Dimensions – Developing your ability to explore, create and refine fashion related gar-ments. (core) Employability 1 – introducing you to aspects of professional practice that are integral to Fashion De-sign. (core) Year 2: Professional Creative Theory 2 – observing and reflecting upon the role of “The Media” and other so-cio-cultural events that have shaped the development of the Fashion Industry. (core) The External Client – Fast paced technical development and design communication developed through external collaboration and competition projects. (core) Design Conviction – developing lateral approaches to design the focus on the recognition of subjective and objective direction. (core) Employability 2 – A focus on the development of communicational skills via c.vs, interview skills, ana-logue portfolios and digital/online presence. (core) Optional placement year: This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organisation, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge. The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three. Year 3: Professional Creative Theory 3 – Creative, analytical and reflective Journal development leading to the completion of a dissertation. (core) Final Major Project – To reflect and advance upon your studies in order to autonomously produce a final major project. (core) Employability 3 – A series of tasks and projects based around entrepreneurial activities, networking events, external competitions and rationales that detail your career choices and aspirations. (core)

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: W230

Institution code: E28

Campus Name: Docklands Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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

Applicants will be be assessed by a portfolio interview


For detailed information on entry requirements for our courses, please see the individual course pages. We consider a range of UK and worldwide qualifications at the appropriate level and also take relevant work experience into account when considering an application. Many courses have a Foundation Year option for those students whose qualifications do not meet the BA or BSc entry requirements. Applicants should have, or be working towards, grade C in GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent Level 2 qualification such as Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Mathematics or Key Skills Level 2 in Application of Number and Communication) Entry requirements are intended only as a guide for applicants. They are not a guarantee of an offer, nor of the conditions that may apply. When making a decision on your academic suitability, we will make an assessment of you as an individual and will use information other than qualifications; which may include predicted grades, performance at Level 2, relevant work experience, previous study at degree level, personal statement, references and any portfolio, written test or interview, to make our decision. If you have any questions, please contact a member of our Applicant Relations Team from Monday to Friday (9am–5pm) on +44 (0) 20 8223 3333 or email study@uel.ac.uk

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

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Unistats information

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

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Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
EU 13740.0 Year 1
International 13740.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Docklands Campus
4-6 University Way
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newham
E16 2RD

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