Overview

At this Fashion Design with Business Studies (Hons) programme offered by 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

Our 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 our students have gone onto include:

Womenswear Designer, Burberry

Menswear Designer, Tom Ford

Womenswear Designer, Victoria Beckham

Menswear Designer, A Cold Wall

Womenswear Designer, The Vampires 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

Courses include:

Preparing for and Engaging with Business

Fashion Concepts, Contexts and Market Awareness

Fashion Design Specialism

Creative Collaboration in the Fashion Industry

The Clothes and Fabrics of Society

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-14 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

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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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Brighton, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Business Administration Fashion Design View 1216 other Bachelors in Business Administration 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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General requirements

We are looking for highly motivated and creative students. We will consider you on an individual basis. Your portfolio is the most important and mandatory part of your application. If your predicted or actual grades fall below the range below but you can evidence your thinking, ideas and abilities through a high-quality portfolio, we will still consider your application.

A-levels or BTEC

Entry requirements are in the range of A-level BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points), or BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

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.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

17250 GBP / year

≈ 17250 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

≈ 9535 GBP / year

Additional Details

Our fee for the professional placement year is £1,500 for UK students and £1,850 for international students.

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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