Fashion Design BA (Hons)

The following course information is for students applying for entry in September 2022. If you're looking to start a similar course in September 2023, please refer to BA (Hons) Fashion Design. For the September 2023 intake, the course structure is different from what you see on the page below.

Overview

If youre passionate about fashion innovation and aspire to revolutionise the industry with your own designs, this course is for you. 

Youll design and develop innovative collections that demonstrate your signature style learning the art of illustration, pattern cutting and drape, garment construction, textile development and digital media skills. You'll also engage with social, cultural and ethical issues affecting the wider industry, developing a strong eye for future fashion trends. 

You'll have opportunities to work on live projects with leading brands, and hear first-hand accounts from industry experts about how they got their big breaks and what their advice is for aspiring designers. Recent collaborations include:

• Nicole Bischofer, Head of Womenswear at COS 
• Annabel Dowsing, Studio Director at Georgia Hardinge 
• Duncan Cui, Director at Kylin Pulu and Tom Tailor
• Imogen Bowman, Senior Designer at Studio Amelia

Each December we host a fashion show, giving you the chance to present your work on a runway, using professional models. In your final year, youll participate in our Graduate Fashion Show  showing your final collection to family, friends and industry experts.

Graduate as a resourceful, skilful and innovative designer, ready to establish your identity in the fashion design industry. You'll also leave Regent's with a professional portfolio that can be presented to future clients and employers.

Download the Programme Specification

If youre passionate about fashion innovation and aspire to revolutionise the industry with your own designs, this course is for you. 

Youll design and develop innovative collections that demonstrate your signature style learning the art of illustration, pattern cutting and drape, garment construction, textile development and digital media skills. You'll also engage with social, cultural and ethical issues affecting the wider industry, developing a strong eye for future fashion trends. 

A Regents education provides you with a high level of personal attention, and this begins from the moment you apply to study with us. We want to understand who you are and what your skills and interests may be we are interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements. We review each application comprehensively and on its individual merit, considering all of your skills, interests and attributes.

Minimum entry requirements for Level 4 students

One of the following qualifications:

• Two GCE A-levels at grade A-C
• International Baccalaureate Diploma
• US High School Diploma with a minimum GPA of 2.5 PLUS one of the following:
  - Two AP tests with an average grade of 3
  - Two SAT II (Subject Tests) with a minimum score of 500 in each section
  - SAT I (Reasoning Tests) with a minimum score of 1650 (550 in each section)
  - ACT with a composite score of 23 (20 in each section)
  - Dual Enrolment and College credits (1st Year) - 20 credits with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
• Equivalent qualifications as deemed acceptable by the University

We receive applications each year from over 170 countries and are happy to assess all international qualifications.

If you do not meet these requirements, you may be eligible to join our Integrated Design Foundation programme. Successful completion of the foundation year enables you to progress directly onto your chosen Fashion & Design degree programme.

Portfolio review

After the submission of your application you will be asked to present your design work, which may include; garments, 3D experimentation, sketch books, digital images etc. We are keen to see your design process and not just the final outcome. This will allow us to assess your design experience and capabilities. We would like to see at least three different projects, showing a design response to your in-depth and individual research.

Your portfolio is to include an edited body of work with examples of your research, development of your ideas and finished pieces.

Your sketchbook pages can also demonstrate how you research, generate and develop ideas.

Read our guidance for preparing your portfolio.

English Language  requirements 

English is our language of instruction and we require proof of your English proficiency. 

You can demonstrate your English proficiency with:

• IELTS: Overall score of 6.0 with no score below 5.5 in any of the four components
• PTE Academic: Overall score of 58, with 51 or above in each individual component
• TOEFL IBT: Overall score 80. (We do not accept TOEFL from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer accepted by the UK Visas and Immigration Department, UKVI)
• A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: Grade C / 4 or above (for IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement with the breakdown of component grades)
• International Baccalaureate: Grade 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level

This list is not exhaustive. We will review the English qualifications you submit as part of your application and be in contact if we require anything further.

For applicants who wish to improve their English language proficiency, please see our English language courses.

Regent's English Proficiency Test (REPT)

We provide an online English diagnostic test known as the Regents English Proficiency Test (REPT). This test must be booked in advance. To find out more information and to book a test, please visit the REPT page. The REPT test is currently free of charge.

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

As a Regents student you will take an English for Academic Purposes (EAP) module in your first semester in order to support the development of your academic work in English.

Please note that students who achieve an IELTS 6.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent result, are exempt from taking the EAP module and have an additional academic module.

Please note this module is no longer running effective from September 2021.

Students entering with Recognition of Prior Learning

If you are joining your programme at an advanced entry point, we require IELTS 6.5 with a minimum 6.0 in Reading and Writing, with no score below 5.5 in any other components.

You'll participate in a wide range of industry-focused events, activities and collaborations while you're at Regent's providing inspiration and opportunities for you to network and forge professional relationships with industry experts.

You'll graduate as a highly creative designer, with your own professional portfolio, ready to join an international fashion brand or launch your own label.

Regent's graduates (including American designer, and host of Project Runway, Christian Siriano and Juliette Bougartchev, founder of luxury label Degrave) have gone on to work internationally as designers, creative directors, pattern cutters, buyers and illustrators working with luxury brands such as:

• Louis Vuitton
• Vivienne Westwood
• Givenchy
• Ralph Lauren
• Hugo Boss

They may also go on to study MA courses at Regent's, Royal College of Art, Central Saint Martins and London College of Fashion.

Your guide to finding a fashion internship.

Applying to study at Regent's University London is quick and easy. We have put together some helpful information to guide you through the process. We accept direct applications and there is no application fee.

Not received your results yet?

That's fine, you can still apply even without your exam results. We can issue a conditional offer without your results. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you are currently studying for.

There's still time to submit an application. Get in touch, we'd love to hear from you.

Step 1 Apply

You can apply in the following ways:

• Apply online
• Apply through UCAS  (The Regents UCAS code is R18)

If you have not uploaded the relevant supporting documents during the online application process, you should ensure that we have the below supporting documents as soon as you have completed your application. These can be sent to the Regents Admissions Department via email to [email protected].

• Copies of academic transcripts and certificates from all previous studies (i.e. secondary school and/or university certificates)
• One academic letter of recommendation
• A 300-500 word personal statement outlining the reasons for applying to your chosen programme, how you feel you will benefit from the programme of study, what contributions you will make to the University and how this will help your future career aspirations.
• A copy of your passport photograph (ID) page
• If you are not a native English speaker, proof of your English proficiency

Credit Transfer

• If youve already studied part of a degree course elsewhere, you may be able apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join the programme at an advanced entry point. If youd like to request entry part-way through a programme, make sure you state this clearly in your statement of purpose and provide us with the transcripts and module descriptions for the relevant study.

Step 2 Receive a response to your application

You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days of receipt of your completed application and supporting documents.

We will assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of the decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.

For some of our programmes, the selection process may include an interview or audition. Interviews/auditions can take the form of a one-to-one interview, group interview or portfolio review which may be conducted by telephone or as a Skype call. Arrangements of these are made between the Admissions Department and the applicant.

Step 3 Accepting your offer

If you wish to accept the offer you must pay the advance tuition fee deposit (non-refundable) to confirm your place.

Please see here for information on how to pay.

Step 4 After you have accepted your place

Closer to the start of the term, the Admissions Team will send information regarding the registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment prior to your arrival as well as a checklist of documents you will need to bring with you to fully register onto the programme.

Information for international students

If you are an overseas student requiring visa sponsorship to study in the UK, our team will be in touch with information on applying for your student visa and the documents you will need. More information can be found on our visas and immigration page.