Overview

This Incorporated Bachelor Year Zero in Footwear Design BA (Hons) from De Montfort University International College will immerse you in the industry of footwear design through working directly with professionals and big brands to gain valuable insights into new products and technologies.

Key facts

With a long and rich heritage from the end of the 19th century to the contemporary footwear industry, this degree will help to equip you with the skills and experience to set you apart in the fashion sector.

The focus areas on this course are shoe design and technical making skills, emphasising the crucial relationship between design and manufacture and the needs of the footwear industry. You can specialise in performance footwear, which is unique for a UK university, or men’s, women’s, or children’s footwear.

Throughout your studies, you will develop drawing and illustration, bespoke biomechanics and model prototyping skills, along with the ability to present and communicate ideas and concepts to a high professional standard.

You will learn technical modern shoemaking skills and make a range of prototype shoes using our excellent specialist studio facilities, including 3D design equipment.

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 2026-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leicester, United Kingdom

Disciplines

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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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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

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

13700 GBP / year

≈ 13700 GBP / year

Living costs

Leicester

United Kingdom

751 - 1426 GBP / month

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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Overview

Key facts

Your Pathways

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Living costs

Leicester

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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