Fashion and Textiles FD
Leeds City College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 25 graduates of Fashion and Textiles FD and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Leeds City College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £21824 | £16190 | £18405 |
25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24973 | £11190 - £20190 | £13083 - £23405 |
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Course Description
Do you dream of a career crafting couture or styling silhouettes? Our practical fashion-focused degree will deliver technical training in creative techniques and processes allowing you to master construction, pattern design, drawing, printmaking, pattern cutting and creation, fashion illustration and digital art forms. Learn how to manipulate materials and create clothing with our hands-on Fashion and Textiles Foundation Degree. Based in the Cultural Quarter in Leeds and surrounded by the Playhouse Theatre, The Wardrobe and Channel 4 you will benefit from studying in one of the largest shopping destinations in the UK. You will build your design development, pattern and construction skills which will be utilised through a selection of exciting projects. In addition to this, you will gain an understanding of responsible design processes and key sustainability issues in the fashion and textiles industry allowing you to become an ethical and responsible practitioner upon graduation. Put your theory into practice in our on-site fashion and textile workshops, photography studios and digital suites at Quarry Hill Campus. You will also gain industry insight from guest speakers, fashion events and work experience opportunities.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fashion and Textiles FD at Leeds City College
30% | Sales occupations |
30% | Librarians and Related Professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
10% | Caring personal services |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion and Textiles FD
England UK | £8745 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £8745 | year 1 |
Scotland | £8745 | year 1 |
Wales | £8745 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Fees are charged per academic year
There are additional costs associated with the practical elements of this programme, which may include:
Art materials
Printing
Framing and display of work
Optional trips and visits
These costs will be led by the nature of the work that you produce, however you will be expected to meet the costs of production of your projects.
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
About Leeds City College
Leeds City College is the largest provider of further education courses in the English city of Leeds, where roughly 25,000 students work towards A-level, BTEC and vocational qualifications. The college delivers their programmes from three campus sites: Printworks, Park Lane, and Quarry Hill, with each location providing specialist facilities and a vibrant and internationally diverse learning environment.
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Student composition of Leeds City College
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Total number of students enrolled at Leeds City College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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Where is this programme taught
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Fashion and Textiles FD | Leeds City College | 73% | 15% | 15% | £8745 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
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