Fashion Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 425 graduates of Fashion Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University for the Creative Arts 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.
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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 | £21000 | £20500 | £25000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £18000 - £25000 | £15500 - £25000 | £18000 - £31000 |
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Salary of all UK Graduates of Design Studies
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Create beautiful bespoke, hand-crafted fashion and prepare for work at the highest level of the industry on UCA’s specialist BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring degree, based at our Epsom campus.
Our fashion courses have an international reputation for producing talented graduates, and this course will give you the technical skills, individual fashion language and confidence to create extraordinary work.
You’ll learn draping, creative pattern-cutting, machine and hand-sewing techniques as part of your study of atelier principles and processes. You’ll embrace new technologies including digital and 3D fashion, bespoke tailoring, and learn how atelier methods are used on archival pieces in the heritage sector.
Recent graduates have gone on to work at Craig Green, Victoria Beckham, Vivienne Westwood, Burberry, and House of Holland, to name a few, and we’ll prepare you for a successful career too, with guidance from our highly skilled staff and visiting practitioners, industry placements, professional portfolio development and opportunities to showcase your work.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Fashion Design
- BA (Hons) Textiles
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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Current jobs
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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 Atelier & Tailoring BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
| 15% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 13% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 12% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 9% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
| 8% | Administrative occupations |
| 7% | Elementary occupations |
| 7% | Elementary occupations |
| 3% | Engineering professionals |
| 3% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 3% | Information Technology Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Atelier & Tailoring 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 |
| Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | year 1 |
| International | £17500 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Further information relating to fees and finance can be located at:
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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)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University for the Creative Arts in top UK and global rankings.
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About University for the Creative Arts
The University for the Creative Arts is specifically dedicated to art and design subjects, and has campuses in Canterbury, Epsom, Farnham, and Rochester, as well as teaching bases at other institutions such as the Royal School of Needlework and the Maidstone Studios.
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Student composition of University for the Creative Arts
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Total number of students enrolled at University for the Creative Arts by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5895
- postgraduates:
- 1140
- Total:
- 7035
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: 2860 Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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