Fashion BA (Hons)
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Option for Placement Year
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The BA (Hons) Fashion course at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore craftsmanship, aesthetics and the encapsulation of the body through a range of materials, pattern cutting and manufacturing processes, constructed knitwear and printed textiles for fashion.
This four-year sandwich course has an established reputation for producing directional designers with the creative vision and the commercial realism to begin a career within the Fashion sector.
This Fashion programme has successfully developed the professional identity of our graduates since 1955.
You will learn how to challenge the conventions of contemporary fashion through design research and critical reflection, set against the study of traditional values of high craftsmanship that underpin garment-making and textile construction; from haute couture collections and archival fashion, to emerging new designers sustainability and ethical fashion practice.
You will be supported in your journey by experienced academic and technical staff helping you to identify a personal fashion design philosophy, and develop your intellectual design practice and artisan craft skills. Moreover, you'll have the opportunity to explore our Fashion Masters program, which will keep you ahead in the constantly evolving fashion industry, allowing you to enhance your creative abilities and excel in this dynamic field.
Top Department - Northumbria is ranked 12th in the UK for Fashion & Textiles (Guardian University League Table, 2024).
Research Powerhouse - Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 6 places compared to 2014.
Graduate Prospects - Art & Design at Northumbria is ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Student Rated - 93% of students studying Design at Northumbria believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2023).
You can check out our similar courses such as our Ethical Fashion Masters that is a conscious decision to combine your love for fashion with a commitment to social responsibility, as it offers the chance to explore innovative approaches to design and production that prioritize ethical sourcing, sustainability, and positive social impact.
See other similar courses you may be interested in, like BA (Hons) Fashion Communication, MA Fashion Design (Womenswear) and Mens Fashion Design.
The BA (Hons) Fashion course at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore craftsmanship, aesthetics and the encapsulation of the body through a range of materials, pattern cutting and manufacturing processes, constructed knitwear and printed textiles for fashion.
This four-year sandwich course has an established reputation for producing directional designers with the creative vision and the commercial realism to begin a career within the Fashion sector.
This Fashion programme has successfully developed the professional identity of our graduates since 1955.
You will learn how to challenge the conventions of contemporary fashion through design research and critical reflection, set against the study of traditional values of high craftsmanship that underpin garment-making and textile construction; from haute couture collections and archival fashion, to emerging new designers sustainability and ethical fashion practice.
You will be supported in your journey by experienced academic and technical staff helping you to identify a personal fashion design philosophy, and develop your intellectual design practice and artisan craft skills. Moreover, you'll have the opportunity to explore our Fashion Masters program, which will keep you ahead in the constantly evolving fashion industry, allowing you to enhance your creative abilities and excel in this dynamic field.
Top Department - Northumbria is ranked 12th in the UK for Fashion & Textiles (Guardian University League Table, 2024).
Research Powerhouse - Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 6 places compared to 2014.
Graduate Prospects - Art & Design at Northumbria is ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2024).
Student Rated - 93% of students studying Design at Northumbria believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2023).
You can check out our similar courses such as our Ethical Fashion Masters that is a conscious decision to combine your love for fashion with a commitment to social responsibility, as it offers the chance to explore innovative approaches to design and production that prioritize ethical sourcing, sustainability, and positive social impact.
See other similar courses you may be interested in, like BA (Hons) Fashion Communication, MA Fashion Design (Womenswear) and Mens Fashion Design.
UCAS Code
W230
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
4 years with placement
Department
Northumbria School of Design
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2024 or September 2025
Fees
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112 UCAS Tariff points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
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Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditions
International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
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UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250
* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.
EU Fee in Year 1: £18,250
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
During your 4 years of study you will incur additional costs such as consumable art & design materials, tools, fabrics and years, books, printing, technology, study visits, promotional materials, final collection materials and promotional exhibitions. In years 1 to 3 your costs will vary according to your individual needs, but you will need to budget for a minimum of 2 x A3 sketchbooks per year, plus art materials (see equipment list), and printing costs. The university provides basic industrial sewing kit and pattern grading square at cost price to first year students (approx. £80). You will also need to budget for calico for toiles, and fabric scissors, pins, etc. (approx. £50+), as well as any additional fabrics/trims over what is already provided by the university for year 1-3 project work. There are optional, subsidised day study trips that may incur small personal costs e.g. meals, entry to museums etc. There are also optional student-funded international study visits, which vary in cost according to destination (budget for approx. £500 for a 3-4 day study visit). There may be costs associated with placement at Level 5. Students on the programme have a mandatory Industrial Placement in Level 5. While the programme advises against taking unpaid roles, students are responsible for any related costs not covered by their placement, and you may need to budget for accommodation, travel and subsistence, depending on your individual circumstances. In final year you will need to purchase fabrics/yarns/trims for your final collection, and a presentation portfolio (£60+). You might also incur exhibition and other costs for your final show, such as travel, accommodation, etc. Participation in competitions in final year may also incur small entry fees (e.g. £30). While there are Macs to work on in university, students prefer to have their own Macbook (approx. £1000). It is recommended that you purchase a portable hard drive(s) to back up your digital work (approx. £50) as well as a personal SD card for digital cameras (approx. £10). Final year students also have their own group website that costs participating students between £10-£20 each.
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