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 2025-09-01 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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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