Overview

With the Fashion Design with Business Studies (Hons) programme from University of Brighton you will develop hands-on practical skills and discover your unique design approach, exploring creative cutting, manufacture and material development with industry-standard software embedded across the course.

Guided by industry professionals, you will be encouraged to think critically about fashion and responsible design. A year-long placement provides the opportunity to develop professionally, enhancing your portfolio and contacts.

You will study in a diverse and welcoming environment, sharing context modules with students in communication and textiles as part of a progressive, dynamic community.

Careers

What can I do with a fashion design degree?

Students leave ready to enter the business of fashion, whether to start their own company or work as part of a team within international fashion brands and design houses.Roles that students have gone onto include:

Womenswear Designer, Burberry

Menswear Designer, Tom Ford

Womenswear Designer, Victoria Beckham

Menswear Designer, A Cold Wall

Womenswear Designer, The Vampire’s Wife

Menswear Designer, Dunhill

Womenswear Designer, Calvin Klein

Design Assistant, Molly Goddard

Leather Goods Designer, McQueen

Product Development/Merchandiser, Mulberry

Womenswear/Accessories Design, River Island.

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Programme Structure

Modules include:

Personal Design Development

Design and Make

Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries

Design and Culture Under Scrutiny

The Clothes and Fabrics of Society

Fashion Design Specialism

Fashion Concepts, Contexts and Market Awareness

Creative Collaboration in the Fashion Industry

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

More details

The main UCAS application cycle opens in September, and the main deadline is 29 January. UCAS Extra then opens between February and June.

Language

English

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Visual Arts Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods View 380 other Bachelors in Visual Arts in United Kingdom

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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

Duolingo English Test

110

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TOEFL^® IBT

72

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course.
Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities.
A-levels BBB–BCC
BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM
UCAS tariff 120–104 points
Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course
International Baccalaureate 30 points, with three subjects at Higher level
UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit
Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above
T-level Merit in any T-level

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18108 GBP / year

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Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

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Living costs

Brighton

United Kingdom

815 - 1383 GBP / month

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

Funding

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