Fashion Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
University for the Creative Arts
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 425 graduates of Fashion Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) 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 | |
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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 | |
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Median salary | £22025 | £20113 | £23568 |
25-75 percentile range | £19981 - £25071 | £15144 - £24676 | £17604 - £29974 |
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Course Description
Our BA (Hons) Fashion Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) is a four year degree programme, including a foundation year to help develop your creativity before you embark on year one of a degree.
Are you looking to become a fashion designer? Learn the advanced knowledge and skills you’ll need and gain a clear style identity as you develop your own brand and final collection on our comprehensive BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at UCA Epsom. With access to the latest technology and facilities, you’ll be making garments from the get-go, learning the technical skills to design the clothes you see in your future, and you’ll also gain insight into the global fashion industry, so you can find your
place within it
Along the way you’ll be able to reflect on your own work in cultural and historical contexts, undertake exciting elective units that broaden your horizons, go on an industry work placement that suits your needs and career aspirations and take part in a range of live industry briefs and showcases – like Graduate Fashion Week. Throughout your course you’ll also be developing a comprehensive professional portfolio of work and building a network of vital industry contacts, so when you graduate, you’ll be able to leap straight into an exciting career.
Related courses
- BA (Hons) Fashion Atelier & Tailoring (with Integrated Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons) Textiles (with Integrated Foundation Year)
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 Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons) at University for the Creative Arts
15% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
13% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
12% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
9% | Sales occupations |
8% | Caring personal services |
7% | Caring personal services |
7% | Elementary occupations |
3% | Artistic, literary and media occupations |
3% | Web and Multimedia Design Professionals |
3% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Listening 5.5, Reading 5.5, Speaking 5.5, Writing 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Design (with Integrated Foundation Year) BA (Hons)
England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
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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:
- Foundation
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
Where is this programme taught
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