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BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology

Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom, Manchester

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Manchester Metropolitan University

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W236

Campuses

Manchester

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 21,500 / year

Next Intake September-2026

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology

About

BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology has an excellent reputation for producing menswear, womenswear and sportswear graduates who combine design innovation with an in-depth knowledge of the technical aspects of fashion design and manufacturing.

The course reflects contemporary industry standards and encourages students to design and develop innovative fashion products and ranges using both manual and digital technologies. Students work on live projects with industry partners and also have the opportunity to undertake a work placement and/or overseas study combined with a year in industry.

Students have the option to graduate with a Menswear, Womenswear or Sportswear award, by selecting specialist modules in year two and three, or they can work across multiple specialisms. However, all

Course information

This course has a global reputation for producing professional fashion graduates who are employed for their in-depth knowledge of contemporary fashion design practice and advanced technical product development skills.

When responding to project briefs, students are supported to develop their own personal design philosophy and identity through creative research, experimentation and the design development process. They are encouraged to challenge convention and be innovative whilst using state of the art manufacturing technologies to produce high-spec fashion products that demonstrate an enhanced knowledge of garment construction.

Working to industry standards, the programme offers our students the opportunity to design and develop their fashion ideas using both manual and digital technologies; this includes Clo3D, Gerber, 3D body scanners, 3D digital rendering. Students also have exclusive access to our Innovation Technology Zone, Textile Sampling Room and The Resource Centre.

Learning takes place in interactive studio spaces, practical workshops, lectures and seminars. Students engage with live industry projects, competitions and research trips; they also have the opportunity to complete work placements and/ or international educational exchanges.

We encourage all our students to take a responsible and sustainable approach to fashion, working towards a positive contribution to the future of the fashion industry whilst being aware of its social impact.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

104-112

UCAS tariff points

GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma - grade of Merit overall

OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DMM

T level - We welcome applications from students undertaking T level qualifications. Eligible applicants will be asked to achieve a minimum overall grade of Merit as a condition of offer

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 26 or minimum 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement.

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

We will ask for a portfolio of your work as part of your application.

International Baccalaureate points

IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English

IELTS score required for international students

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

There’s further information for international students on our international website if you’re applying with non-UK qualifications.

English Program Requirements

6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5

Career

Career prospects

Engagement with employers is an integral part of the course. Students have the opportunity to engage with employers through placements, study visits, industry-led live briefs and guest lectures. The course also offers the opportunity for students to promote their work through live events, showcases and simulated real-world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches. This interaction with industry employers means that many of our students secure full-time employment before they graduate.

As the programme offers a broad content from design to technical skills, the job roles graduates are able to enter into are broader than many competitor courses. This diverse graduate skill set opens up opportunities in areas such as design, product development, pattern cutting, workroom/atelier, garment technology, production / manufacturing, sourcing, buying and new / emerging roles within the industry.

Our graduates work in a wide variety of roles in international companies ranging from high-end to fast fashion for example:

Design at Jack Wills, Stradavarius, Next, River Island, Lee Jeans, Abercrombie and Fitch, Adidas, Celine, Puma, Ralph Lauren, Nike, ASOS, Burberry, Old Navy, Fred Perry, Warehouse, Visage, Footasylum, Tommy Hilfiger, Bershka, Zara, LK Bennett, Wrangler.

Technologists/Production at Acne, Per Una, John Lewis, Umbro, Peter Pilotto, M&S, Rapha Racing, Matalan.

Pattern Cutting / Workroom at Coast, Oasis, Monsoon, Viktor and Rolf, Victoria Beckham, Christian Dior.

Buying at Matalan, Arcadia Group, Selfridges.

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