Fashion and Design History BA (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Brighton

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and design history with our exciting course, exploring the significance of what we wear and use, from designer items to everyday objects. On our Fashion and Design History degree youll learn from an expert teaching team about the history and current trends of clothing and design, engaging with diverse images, objects, and texts. You will uncover the connections between fashion, design, and social, political, and cultural identities. With access to ...Read more

Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and design history with our exciting course, exploring the significance of what we wear and use, from designer items to everyday objects. On our Fashion and Design History degree you'll learn from an expert teaching team about the history and current trends of clothing and design, engaging with diverse images, objects, and texts. You will uncover the connections between fashion, design, and social, political, and cultural identities. With access to exclusive resources like our Teaching Collection and renowned Design Archives, you will become a hands-on researcher, as well as developing valuable skills in critical thinking and communication. Our students graduate ready for rewarding careers in fashion, museums, heritage and countless other industries.


TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

- Staff include academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Design History on the museums and heritage sector- Opportunity to take a second-year placement - You will work with important local collections at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Worthing Museum, and there will be opportunities for field trips beyond Brighton.- At the end of your degree, you will exhibit your dissertation and accompanying poster in the annual graduate show.- As a university we offer excellent resources including the Design lab, a space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles, the Design Archives, St Peters House Special Collection and Screen Archive South East.- Off-site study visits and hands-on sessions.- Join a vibrant community, featuring visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, lectures and workshops.- The specialist course team have research expertise on the Middle East, North Africa, South and East Asia, North America and Britain.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
36th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
Design Studies
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Design Studies graduate salary at this uni
£20,000
UK Design Studies graduate salary
£19,000

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

P:45 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H4,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits, to include at least 45 credits at Level 3. Access courses in Humanities, History or Politics are preferred.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

Or equivalent combination of grades.,

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Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Art & Design
54%
English Literature
20%
Mathematics
16%
Photography
15%
Fashion & Textiles
15%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Students from International

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£13842 Per year

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

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