Fashion BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University
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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-24

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Duration

3 Years

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Qualification

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

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Staffordshire University (Stoke Campus)

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Full time

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SEP-24

Duration

3 Years

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**If you have a real passion for fashion, this degree will give you the creative, technical, academic and professional skills needed to take the fashion world by storm.**Fashion is an ever-changing industry that needs professionals who can respond to its challenges. On our course, students develop their knowledge and skills in a broad range of subject areas, including the fundamentals of fashion business, creative design, communication and technical practices. Students then have the chance to ...Read more

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If you have a real passion for fashion, this degree will give you the creative, technical, academic and professional skills needed to take the fashion world by storm.

Fashion is an ever-changing industry that needs professionals who can respond to its challenges. On our course, students develop their knowledge and skills in a broad range of subject areas, including the fundamentals of fashion business, creative design, communication and technical practices. Students then have the chance to specialise in an area of their choice that will inform their future career goals.Placements, live projects and collaborations play a large part in the course, aiding our students to build their CV enough to gain employment after graduation.We also ensure students are aware of the bigger picture within the fashion industry, so sustainability, ethics and diversity are explored in-depth in a module in first year then encouraged throughout the course. This Fashion degree brings together creative, technical, academic and professional skills needed to sustain a career in the fashion industry.To enhance your CV, You also have the option of choosing a one-year placement in industry (Sandwich). 100% Coursework (No exams) Small group sizes, ensuring you get enough contact hours with staff Well equipped workshops with industry standard kit Flexibility to negotiate modules to reflect your specialisms Collaborative working with across other courses in the University Expand your technical and creative skills to include digital fabric printing, laser cutting, wood, metal, ceramics, plaster and plastics Access to the unique Betty Smithers Design CollectionOn successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Fashion"

Key stats

WUSCA ranking
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2023 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
60/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
13th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
108th
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 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
97%
What students say
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Sana
22 Feb 24

Being a mature student, its a best decision i have ever made. Had no idea about Surface Pattern field. Foundation year played a huge role in deciding what course i want to do...Read more

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Jessica
28 Jan 24

Everyone who works there is amazing. The technicians are friendly and very helpful, and my tutors are so nice and teach me so much. The student..Read more

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

112 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:

DMM Grades / Points required

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

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points

Achieve a minimum of 112 tariff points achieved from either five Highers or a combination of two Highers offered with two Advanced Highers. Where only Highers have been taken a minimum of (CCCCC) is required.

We welcome a wide range of qualifications and qualification combinations. We assess each application individually, taking in to account any experience and skills you may have in your chosen field. Don't worry if you can't see your specific qualification listed, just contact our team of experts on 01782 294400 or email us at enquiries@staffs.ac.uk for further advice

Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 80 UCAS points.

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Eligible T Level applications will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of P (A*-C) or Higher Pass as a condition of offer.

Popular A-level subjects

Design Studies

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

Art & Design
29%
Media Studies
22%
History
16%
Product Design
12%
3D Design
12%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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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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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£16,750 per year

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Students from EU

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This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£16,750 per year

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Students from International

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Latest reviews

Latest Fashion / Textiles / Clothing (Craft) reviews

Fashion / Textiles / Clothing (Craft)
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Sana
22 Feb 24
Surface Pattern and Textile Design BA (Hons)
Being a mature student, its a best decision i have ever made. Had no idea about Surface Pattern field. Foundation year played a huge role in deciding what course i want to do....
Read more
J
Jessica
28 Jan 24
Surface Pattern and Textile Design BA (Hons)
Everyone who works there is amazing. The technicians are friendly and very helpful, and my tutors are so nice and teach me so much. The student...
Read more
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Staffordshire University
College Road Stoke-on-Trent ST4 2DE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Stoke-on-Trent  0.1 miles away

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