Fashion Sportswear

Chelsea College of Art and Design

United Kingdom, London

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Chelsea College of Art and Design

United Kingdom , London

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines26-Sep-2022 9-Dec-2022

Apply to this program

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Duration 4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

Apply Date 9-Dec-2022

Next Intake 26-Sep-2022

Fashion Sportswear

About

Introduction

BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear teaches how to design and produce activewear and sportswear, from functional to fashion-focused. You will consider how sport, science, new technologies, fashion trends and cultural contexts influence fashion retail.

What to expect

Students can benefit from industry links through live projects. Recent projects have included collaborations with Rapha, Adidas, Puma, Sergio Tacchini, Musto and Some Ideas.
Students will learn to create 3D outcomes and prototypes of their design concepts.

The course is delivered with employment in the relevant industry in mind. You will study a range of units that will equip you with relevant professional, communication and business skills. Students will learn to present their ideas through portfolio creation, written reports and presentations to specialist audiences such as industry partners

Work experience and opportunities

Alongside live projects, students also have the opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course which will enhance the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional Diploma in Professional Studies qualification.

Mode of study

BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 31 weeks.

BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear asks students to redefine how sportswear is perceived and teaches creative, strategic and practical skills. This unique fashion sportswear degree focuses on clothing for specialist activities and sports lifestyle. Students on this course will be encouraged to adopt a broad approach to this constantly evolving part of the fashion industry.

Where graduates have gone on to work: recent graduates now work as designers for technical and lifestyle sports brands including ByBorre, Nike, Soar, Rapha, Some Ideas, Adidas, Puma and DKNY.
Industry links: students have the opportunity to undertake live projects set by industry. Previous collaborators have included Canterbury rugby and Rapha cycling.
Purpose: Students enrich their design work by engaging with themes of sustainability, diversity, inclusivity and social equality and by examining case studies of the most ethically minded brands.

Facilities: students will have access to industry standard facilities to use throughout their studies.

Disciplines

London College of Fashion

Requirements

Entry Requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.

112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science);
Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design);
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma;
Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum;
and Three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.

Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.

APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Career

All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.

LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:

An on-course work experience or placement year. Please note, this is not available on every course; please see the Course Details section for information about work placement opportunities.
Access to to speaker programmes and events featuring alumni and industry.
Access to careers activities, such as CV clinics and one-to-one advice sessions.
Access to a graduate careers service
Access to a live jobsboard for all years.
Advice on setting up your own brand or company.

Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.

Career paths

Many graduates prefer to seek employment as soon as they have completed their undergraduate studies. Recent graduates have gone on to work as designers for technical sports brands and lifestyle sportswear brands- ByBorre, Nike, Soar, Rapha, Some Ideas, Adidas, Puma, Altura technical bikewear, Crewroom specialist rowing brand, Korda specialist angling brand, Aitor Throup, Fila, DKNY to name a few. Graduate careers could include: Sportswear Designer, Product Developer, Art Director or Fabric Developer.

Fee Information

Tuition Fee

GBP 23,610 / year

How to Apply

International applicants

If you’re an International applicant, you can apply in 2 different ways:

Apply through UCAS with support from a UAL representative in your country. This is our recommended way to apply to make sure you are fully supported and guided throughout the application process.
Through UCAS (Universities and Colleges Admission Service)

By applying through a UAL representative, you’ll have access to benefits including personalised support throughout the application, interview and enrolment process. Our in-country representatives can provide you with information and specialist advice about all the courses we offer, guidance on portfolio preparation, application process and interviews, visas and immigration, accommodation and much more. Read our application guidance for international students.

The UCAS deadline for 2022/23 entry is 6pm (GMT) on 26 January 2022. If you miss the UCAS equal consideration deadline, you may still be able to apply for some of our courses, so make sure you check the course pages for more information.

Any students living in Iran, Crimea region, Cuba, North Korea, or Syria will not be able to make their application via UCAS due to a restriction imposed by one of UCAS's technology suppliers based in the US. Please contact our admissions team at [email protected] for further instructions on how to apply.