Fashion (Hons) Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

In the Fashion (Hons) programme from Manchester Metropolitan University you’ll explore future-facing, contemporary fashion design in a hands-on, creative studio environment. Taking an individual approach to fashion design, you’ll develop ideas through original research, material experimentation, and practical making, learning by doing and refining your personal design practice.

Throughout the course, you’ll gain essential skills in fashion design and construction, with the opportunity to develop a textiles specialism such as knit, print, or embroidery. Critical and contextual studies will deepen your understanding of the global fashion industry, contemporary issues, and cultural diversity.

Career prospects

Graduates of this course have diverse careers in fashion with some working freelance or starting their own companies. Most go on to work as designers for companies such as River Island, Gieves and Hawkes, Roland Mouret, Dolce and Gabbana, Dorothy Perkins, Donna Karan, Abercrombie and Fitch, Reebok and Rodier Paris. Most of our graduates go on to be fashion designers, but others have undertaken a variety of roles such as colour developer, textile designer and production manager.