BA (Hons) Fashion

at Cambridge School of Visual and Performing Arts

YEAR ONE

In your first year you will develop key design skills and realise your designs from idea to garment through a mixture of classes and workshops including sewing, pattern cutting, digital skills, illustration, surface design and presentation skills.
 

YEAR TWO

In the second year you will first focus on creative commerciality through projects with practicing designers and brands. In the second semester you will start to develop an individual design identity with projects to inspire experimentation and innovation. Typically, you’ll explore embellishment, print, surface decoration, tailoring and creative silhouette development, this will assist in preparation for your final year.
 

YEAR THREE

In your final year your individual design interests will be explored and articulated through the presentation of a final collection. You’ll also take ownership of your portfolio, learning how to present it to a professional level and developing a self-promotional perspective. Final year students also have the opportunity to participate in a high-profile Graduate Show in London.

Educational Level
 

A pass at UAL Level 3 Foundation Diploma or Extended Diploma or equivalent or successful completion of High School (year 11 or year 12 depending on native country) is needed or 2 x A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS points and 1 GCSE or equivalent at grade 4 or C, preferably in a relevant creative subject.
 

Students who do not meet these entry requirements will still be considered on their own individual potential to succeed.
 

English Level
IELTS 5.5+ (with no element below 5.5)
 

Portfolio
Good portfolio of work
 

UCAS Institution Code
C06
 

UCAS Course Code
W230

Tuition Fees for Overseas Students per year:
£20,990

90% of our students were in work 6 months after graduating in 2019. Recent graduates received national press coverage after showcasing their collections at Graduate Fashion Week.