Overview

The Incorporated Bachelor Year Zero in Contour Fashion BA (Hons) from De Montfort University International College has unparalleled links with the UK and global intimate apparel industry, helping and providing you with incredible opportunities to work with national and international companies on a wide variety of live projects, work placements, competitions, and awards.

Key facts

With several specialisms: lingerie, athleisure, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry, or menswear you will be introduced to a range of topics that will develop specialist skills.

These include skills in conceptual design and application, pattern cutting, grading, fit methodologies, technical excellence and manufacturing, and presentation formats to equip you for industry roles in the UK and worldwide. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to choose to specialise in either an aesthetic or a technical route.

The industry-led curriculum trains you to innovate and adapt to changes within this dynamic sector. You will develop skills in athleisure products - now in high demand following the global shift to remote working which has led to a growth in comfort-inspired, fashion-driven work attire.

Your Pathways

The International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.

Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.

Programme Structure

Modules include:

Art Portfolio

Contextual Studies in Art, Design and Media

2D and 3D Media Processes

Researching and Recording Digital Arts

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Fashion, Textiles and Luxury Goods Fashion Design View 390 other programmes in Fashion Design 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

IELTS

5.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

One Term

IELTS 6.0 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Two Terms

IELTS 5.5 overall with 5.5 minimum in all components

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

13700 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 13700 GBP per year during 12 months.

Living costs for Leicester

751 - 1426 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship.

The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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