- Explore innovative technologies and sustainable fashion design systems for the future - Investigate current global fashion systems and create individual design responses- Build confidence in a creative community and engage with real-world experiences beyond the University- Direct your own personal growth and future with a hybrid of traditional and virtual tools- Create a unique portfolio, take part in live projects and showcase your designs at industry-recognised eventsIf you don't meet the entry requirements for our BA (Hons) course, or you’d like extra preparation before starting degree-level study, we recommend you join the foundation year – which has been designed to encourage exploration and experimentation.This course also allows you to specialise in and receive a different named award – BA Fashion Design (Digital) – which includes emerging fields such as avatar and games design.

Our courses are designed with key principles of engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing a supportive environment where you can thrive. You learn through:- Studio practice - Workshops and lectures- Technical demonstrations - Group and individual tutorials - Creative reviews - Live briefs- Guest talks - External visits and field trips

Your course has been designed to embrace real-world challenges and provide you with the practical skills and knowledge to be successful. We do this by developing your expertise in collaboration with the professional creative and cultural sectors – with commercial and creative practitioners, commissioners, clients and arts organisations.

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements before your final year. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV. Previously, students have worked with Alexander McQueen, Burberry, Reiss and ASOS. You may also be able to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Turing Scheme.

You’ll work on live briefs set by commercial organisations, presenting you with real-world challenges and giving you invaluable insights into industry life. Previously, students have worked with teams at Ted Baker, Amanda Wakeley, Adidas and Vivienne Westwood, with awards including cash prizes or industry work placements.

Study trips within the UK and abroad take you out of the studio and immerse you in new environments, from workshops and conferences to galleries and special collections. There’s also the option to enhance your studies further with our optional field trips. Previous trips have included a visit to Burberry’s HQ, exclusive talks from global companies such as Tommy Hilfiger, and trips to leading fashion, textile and design museums.Students can also apply for funding through the Turing Scheme to support a study exchange or placement outside of the UK.