Nottingham College
Fashion FdA
Nottingham College

Key Course Facts

Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 15 graduates of Fashion FdA and other courses in Creative Arts and Design at Nottingham College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Creative Arts and Design.

Overall student satisfaction
73 /100
15 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £21824 £16190 £18405
25-75 percentile range £18500 - £24973 £11190 - £20190 £13083 - £23405

Course Description

This Foundation Degree course provides a practical hands-on qualification in Fashion with strong links to industry. You can study this course over two years (full-time) or three years (part-time) and then top-up to a full BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion) degree. The Foundation Degree in Fashion is awarded by Nottingham Trent University.

About the course

Situated in the heart of Nottingham's Creative Quarter in the historic 'Lace Market'; this course has some fantastic links with industry including: Sweaty Betty, Godfrey Sports, Hre Aftr - fashion forecasting and Speedo to name just a few.

The course focuses on the design process from forecasting and concept development to design, creative pattern cutting and garment manufacture; together with the visual communication of ideas and technical information to industry standard.

You will undertake a wide range of live projects and competitions which will help you to develop and realise your creative potential and experience realistic work relevant to the fashion industry. You will attend exhibitions and seminars and may have the opportunity to research the international fashion market during a European study trip.

Year One modules include: -design process and realization -fashion product and brand development (including realisation) -visual communication techniques for fashion -fashion in context

Year Two modules include -fashion forecasting and design (including realisation and a written assignment discussing a current critical issue in fashion) -professional development -final major project (one of four options: either catwalk, product, forecasting or buying)

Assessment

Your work will be assessed on a continuous basis with set deadlines. There are no examinations.

Bursaries

Your career and progression

You can progress on to our one-year BA (Hons) Art and Design (Fashion) top-up degree, also awarded by Nottingham Trent University. Alternatively, you may wish to progress to a top-up course at another provider, or the second or third year of a specialised Fashion degree course.

Alternatively, you could start your career in the fashion and clothing industries or related areas.

Many of our students have progressed into employment with some of the world’s biggest fashion brands or set up their own business.

Grading & Study Time

**Work will be assessed on a continuous basis**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Fashion, FdA, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Fashion FdA

EU £8250 year 1
England UK £8250 year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 year 1
Scotland £8250 year 1
Wales £8250 year 1
Channel Islands £8250 year 1
Ireland £8250 year 1

Additional fee information

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support.

Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:.

Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

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 Nottingham College

Nottingham College is an education provider at both the further education and higher education level, and is among the largest colleges in the United Kingdom.

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