Fashion Design BA (Hons)
University of Central Lancashire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 20 graduates of Fashion Design BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Design Studies.
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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 | £22000 | £19000 | £21500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £19000 - £26000 | £14000 - £23000 | £16000 - £27500 |
All Design Studies courses of University of Central Lancashire
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 |
All Design Studies courses in the UK
Course Description
Course Overview
Our award-winning Fashion Design degree has a credible reputation within the fashion industry. We are renowned for producing successful graduates who go on to become creative and innovative designers.
Why study with us
- We have a British Fashion Council membership. The BFC Colleges Council represents the leading fashion departments in universities and colleges throughout the UK.
- We have strong relationships with over 150 global brands, which means we can help you to secure placements with top designer companies.
- You’ll get the opportunity to work on briefs that have outcomes linked to your career aspirations, build an impressive portfolio, work on live projects for real clients, and compete in national and international competitions.
What you'll do
- We have strong relationships with over 150 global brands. This means we can help you to secure placements with top designer companies.
- You have the option to complete a work placement in the third year or move directly into the final year and complete your degree in three years.
- You’ll have the opportunity to work on briefs that have outcomes linked to your career aspirations and build an impressive portfolio. As well as working on live projects for real clients, and compete in national and international competitions.
Future Careers
Our graduates have gone on to have great careers in the fashion industry. We have alumni working for top international brands. Including Burberry, Iris Van Herpen, Preen, Lou Dalton, Whistles, Boohoo, M&S, Matalan, and Ted Baker.
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 BA (Hons) at University of Central Lancashire
| 35% | Therapy professionals |
| 25% | Caring personal services |
| 10% | Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations |
| 10% | Sales occupations |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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English language requirements
| test | Grade | Additional Details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no component score less than 5.5 (To have been taken within two years of the course commencement date) |
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Design 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 |
Additional fee information
*subject only to annual increase in line with UK Retail Price Index inflation rate
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
University Rankings
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About University of Central Lancashire
The University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN) is a government funded university located in the proud city of Preston, in Lancashire, England. The university’s main campus can be found right in the heart of the city, only a few minutes away from an assortment of shopping centres, entertainments and nightlife for those interested.
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Student composition of University of Central Lancashire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Central Lancashire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 16990
- postgraduates:
- 4915
- Total:
- 21905
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Fashion”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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