Fashion Design Semester (Study Abroad )

Aimed at students with at least one-year previous study in their selected area, study abroad semesters (5 – 6 months) offer participants a chance gain invaluable insights into European style and lifestyle, cultural influences, trends, contemporary issues as well as the impact of luxury companies and brands, and creative and contemporary issues in art and design in Europe’s capitals.
Research is key to building an individual style and nurturing creativity. This semester course in Fashion Design covers skills in fashion illustration and garment construction, as well as investigating the engaging fashion industry through effective research, the basis to any fashion collection. Aimed at students with at least one-year previous undergraduate study in fashion design, fashion accessories, or similar field, this inspiring short course encourages participants to develop their own signature style or ‘visual language’, as well as broadening horizons for personal growth and future career development.

Admission is based on the reasonable expectation that the student will be able to fulfil the objectives of the programme and
achieve the standard required for the award.
Admission requirements are listed below:
Completed the first year (L4) of an Undergraduate Bachelor programme in Fashion Design or similar programme,
For non English/French/Italian native speakers: certificate of language skills, level b2 of Common European Framework of Reference with specific requirements (e.g. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall, no less than 5.5 for each element),
Portfolio,
Good knowledge of pattern-making and fabrics,
Drawing skills,
Personal statement.

Students with some experience of higher education can enter one of our BA (Hons) degrees in the second year (RQF level 5) for 6 months starting from term 1 or 2 depending from the intake. During the admissions process BA applicants will be additionally required to submit a piece of written work (not for creative courses) or portfolio (not for business courses) to show knowledge achieved during their previous studies.