Overview

The Fashion and Costume BA programme from Albright College graduates are working around the world as fashion designers, celebrity stylists, influencers, production executives, and more. Their employers include the likes of Ralph Lauren, Calvin Klein, and Swarovski Crystal, to name a few. Many have gone on to start their own thriving businesses.

As a student, you will be immersed in your fashion major from the very first day, working side by side with faculty. You will be exposed to innovative fashion coursework, and you’ll have the support of experienced professors and dedicated alumni. You’ll definitely want to get involved with Fashion Lion, Albright’s own fashion magazine.

You will also be encouraged to personalize your fashion degree by combining fashion with communications, digital media, business, education, and even psychology and political science. This broad approach will help you polish your critical-thinking skills, which are so crucial to success in this competitive, fast-paced industry. If you have a love for fashion, you’ll find a wealth of inspiration here at Albright.

Our students:

Develop effective oral, written, visual and digital communication skills

Establish a global perspective of fashion and costume

Practice and understand ethical conduct

Demonstrate effective problem solving through critical thinking

Demonstrate skill sets relevant to fashion and costume

Set and demonstrate a high standard of professional conduct

Career opportunities:

Assistant Store Manager

Assistant Style Editor

District Manager, Retail

Fabric Purchasing Manager

Merchandising Analyst

Product Development Specialist

Costume Designer

Fashion Coordinator

Department Manager

Store Manager

Store Trainer

Visual Merchandiser

Store Owner

Space Planner/Designer

Interior Decorator

Fashion Consultant

Merchandising Researcher

Marketing Assistant

Design Assistant

Quality Control/Quality Assurance

Fashion Prcxduction

Programme Structure

Course include:

Visual Literacy

Textile Fundamentals

Fashion History

Fashion Business

Fashion Product Development

Fashion Illustration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , National

More details

National fall deadline: rolling admissions

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Reading, United States

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 158 other Bachelors in Fashion Design in United States

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application
Academic Transcripts
Test of English as a Second Language (TOEFL)
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)
American College Testing (ACT)
Certification of Finances

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

30900 USD / year

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Out-of-State

30900 USD / year

≈ 30900 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

30900 USD / year

≈ 30900 USD / year

Living costs

Reading

United States

1015 - 1675 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Reading

Funding

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