Potential Earnings
£64,823.22
Key details
- Course area
- Fashion and Textiles
- Student type
- University Level
- Course type
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Part-time University Level course
- Course level
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Level 6
- Start date
- Monday 21st September 2026
- Location
- Adams Building Stoney Street, Nottingham, NG1 1NG
- Fees
- £4,125.00
- Course code
- Parent course code:C056104 Child course code: Q056105
Course introduction
Embark on a journey of creativity and self-expression with our brand new 6-year BA (Hons) Fashion degree, where we explore the art of 2D and 3D pattern development, garment creation and design.
This new BA (Honours) degree introduces the world of contemporary fashion, including design development, illustration, draping, textile techniques (including knit and print), pattern cutting and manufacturing; moving on to more advanced topics such as zero waste pattern cutting techniques.
It also covers contemporary global fashion narratives, such as gender fluidity, diversity & inclusivity, sustainability, ethical practices as well as historical contexts.
We're committed to helping you develop the mindset and abilities required for a successful career as a professional practitioner. Your studies will be enhanced by our wide industry network with talks by guest speakers, live projects and field trips amongst others. These links help to enhance your portfolio and offer a better insight into the standards expected by future employers. Collaborations with national and international organisations and events provide opportunities to engage in competitions and showcase your work on local and national industry platforms.
Level 4:
- Visual Communication for Fashion - 30 credits
- Fashion in Context - 30 credits
- Conceptual Form - 30 credits
- Exploring Garment Design and Construction - 30 credits
Level 5:
- Commercial Practice - 60 credits
- Professional Fashion Practice - 60 credits (includes Studio Practice and Work Placement elements)
Level 6:
- Contemporary Fashion Practice - 60 credits
- Final Major Project - 60 credits
Timetable (subject to change)
The current timetable is as follows but this is subject to change:
- Wednesday 09:00 – 10:30 and 13:15 – 16:30, Thursday 09:00 – 12:15 and 15:00 – 16:30 and Friday 13:00 – 16:30
- Plus self directed study
Please note: Some classes may be delivered online.
The Fashion degree is based at the Adams Building, a converted Victorian lace factory; uniquely combining Nottingham's rich industrial heritage with up-to-the minute facilities. The department features industry-relevant digital technologies with Mac suites, 3D design software for pattern and manufacture and Adobe tools.
Additional costs are associated with this course. Please see Additional Information below.
Course information
6 years
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Fashion
You’ll need a minimum of 48 UCAS points from:
- At least two A Levels at A2
- Level 3 BTEC Diploma or Extended Diploma
- International Baccalaureate
- Access to HE Diploma
- T levels
Other combinations of qualifications and experience will also be considered, as will Level 3 qualifications not currently listed on the UCAS tariff.
GCSE English Language and Maths passes at Grades 9 to 4 (previously A* to C) are required. As an equivalent, we expect applicants to be working at (or to demonstrate their competency at) Level 2 or above in English/literacy and Maths/numeracy.
Mature applicants with relevant industrial or life experience - but without the standard educational requirements - are encouraged to apply. Applicants will be considered based on their skills and experience and may be invited to an informal interview to assess their ability to successfully complete the course.
A wide range of innovative and traditional methods are used, including: practical workshops, discussions, groupwork, lectures, tutorials, project work, portfolios, essays, presentations, design journals/sketchbooks and visual assignments (such as photoshoots and catwalk events).
The global fashion industry offers a diverse array of opportunities. Typically, careers include positions in fashion design, buying, trend prediction, visual merchandising, garment production and technology and pattern cutting. Some graduates choose to take on freelance work, set up their own company or continue to postgraduate study.
Specific graduate roles could include: fashion designer, illustrator, pattern cutter, buyer, garment technologist, visual merchandiser, trend forecaster, textile designer or fashion entrepreneur. Graduates could also consider a career in journalism, blogging, PR, marketing or education.
Additional costs
Your course fees cover your tuition and access to college facilities, including IT and library resources. You may need to budget for a few extras:
- Personal device: A computer or personal electronic device is useful for self-study and assignments.
- Textbooks: Recommended texts may be purchased new, second-hand, or as e-books. Many are also available in the library, along with online journals and study materials.
- Printing/photocopying: Costs vary by student. We encourage using digital resources to reduce expenses and environmental impact.
To support your creative work and portfolio development, you should budget for the following approximate costs:
Tool Kits and Supplies:
- Pattern cutting and manufacturing kit: around £75 (one-time)
- Drawing and design tools: around £50 per year
- Stationery: around £60 per year
Promotional Materials:
- Student marketing pack: around £75
- Professional portfolio production: around £125
Project Expenses (vary by year):
- Year 1-2: around £150
- Year 3-4: around £300
- Year 5-6: around £400–£1000
This course is awarded by Nottingham Trent University.
About the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
The TEF is a national scheme run by the Office for Students (OfS) that aims to encourage higher education providers to improve and deliver excellence in the areas that students care about the most: teaching, learning and achieving positive outcomes from their studies.
Careers related to this course
Select career:
Clothing, Fashion and Accessories Designers
Average Earnings
£34,663.37
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Pathways
Art, Performance and Design
People in these occupations create art and fine craftwork, produce and perform plays and motion pictures, and design graphics and other products.
Skills
Active Learning
Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Mathematics
Using mathematics to solve problems.
Learning Strategies
Selecting and using training/instructional methods and procedures appropriate for the situation when learning or teaching new things.
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