Fashion BA (Hons)
Staffordshire University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 150 graduates of Fashion BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Design Studies courses of Staffordshire University
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Design Studies
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Design Studies at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £20000 | £19000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18500 - £24000 | £16000 - £23000 | £18000 - £26500 |
All Design Studies courses of Staffordshire University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22026 | £20642 | £23647 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25079 | £15690 - £25205 | £17662 - £30075 |
All Design Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
"If you have a real passion for fashion, this degree will give you the creative, technical, academic and professional skills needed to take the fashion world by storm.
Fashion is an ever-changing industry that needs professionals who can respond to its challenges. On our course, students develop their knowledge and skills in a broad range of subject areas, including the fundamentals of fashion business, creative design, communication and technical practices. Students then have the chance to specialise in an area of their choice that will inform their future career goals.
Placements, live projects and collaborations play a large part in the course, aiding our students to build their CV enough to gain employment after graduation.
We also ensure students are aware of the bigger picture within the fashion industry, so sustainability, ethics and diversity are explored in-depth in a module in first year then encouraged throughout the course.
This Fashion degree brings together creative, technical, academic and professional skills needed to sustain a career in the fashion industry.
To enhance your CV, You also have the option of choosing a one-year placement in industry (Sandwich).
100% Coursework (No exams)
Small group sizes, ensuring you get enough contact hours with staff
Well equipped workshops with industry standard kit
Flexibility to negotiate modules to reflect your specialisms
Collaborative working with across other courses in the University
Expand your technical and creative skills to include digital fabric printing, laser cutting, wood, metal, ceramics, plaster and plastics
Access to the unique Betty Smithers Design Collection
On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BA (Hons) Fashion"
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.
All Design Studies courses of Staffordshire University
Current jobs
All courses of Staffordshire University
Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Fashion BA (Hons) at Staffordshire University
| 23% | Elementary occupations |
| 18% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 9% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 9% | Teaching Professionals |
| 6% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 6% | Customer service occupations |
| 4% | Secretarial and related occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
| 3% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
All Design Studies courses of Staffordshire University
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Others
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- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
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- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion BA (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16750 | year 1 |
| International | £16750 | year 1 |
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:
August 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)
UCAS application code:
W235
University Rankings
of Staffordshire University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 17 different rankings
Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.
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About Staffordshire University
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Student composition of Staffordshire University
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Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 12255
- postgraduates:
- 1340
- Total:
- 13595
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: 1115 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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FAQ about Fashion BA (Hons) Staffordshire University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £20000 15 months after graduation, £19000 3 years after graduation and £21500 after graduation.
- Elementary occupations (23%), Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations (18%), Sales occupations (10%), Managers, directors and senior officials (9%)
- 150 graduates rated the course 71. This means that 71% of graduates indicated that they were satisfied or very satisfied with the course. See detailed ratings above and how these compare to the averages at other universities.
- Fashion BA (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Staffordshire University.
- It is comparably easy to get accepted to this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of