Fashion Design (with Foundation) BA (Hons)
University of Gloucestershire
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 65 graduates of Fashion Design (with Foundation) BA (Hons) and other courses in Design Studies at University of Gloucestershire 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 | £23500 | £18500 | £21000 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20000 - £25000 | £13000 - £24000 | £17000 - £26500 |
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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
Why an Integrated Foundation Stage?
An Integrated Foundation Stage starts your degree studies with a year spent learning the skills required to progress onto a full honours degree. Alongside an introduction to Fashion Design, you will develop valuable study skills, communication, team work and problem-solving techniques which help to build your confidence and prepare you for the rest of your course.
Why Fashion Design?
Our Fashion Design degree will help you develop your own design philosophy and identity, preparing you for a successful career in a dynamic and innovative industry. Developing skills in technical drawing, fabric sourcing, 2D design, 3D drape and pattern design, research, cutting and garment construction, you’ll create and promote your own market-focused catwalk collection. With opportunities to work on live briefs and gain experience with brands and organisations such as TMcollection (Portugal), Superdry, Paul Costelloe, Special Olympics and Feather Studios, our graduates stand out from the competition. There’s also the chance to get involved in renowned fashion events such as London Fashion Week, Clothes Show Live, Graduate Fashion Week and New Designers (additional costs may apply, see course web page for details).
You’ll draw on the expertise of accomplished lecturers, benefit from industry panel critiques and get feedback from fashion designers, garment technologists and print designers from national and international manufacturers and retailers. Our new Design Centre, complete with dedicated fashion design and production studios, offers a special collaborative, creative environment where talent can develop and thrive. You can also take advantage of state-of-the-art facilities and equipment, such as specialist sewing machines, printing facilities, a sublimation printer and Mac computers.
After the course
Your story doesn’t end with us at graduation. We support our graduates to balance purpose with ambition, and 96% of University of Gloucestershire graduates are in work or further study within six months of completing their course*.
*Graduate Outcomes Survey published 2023 and based on 2020/21 leavers.
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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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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 Foundation) BA (Hons) at University of Gloucestershire
| 24% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 9% | Teaching Professionals |
| 7% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 7% | Teaching Professionals |
| 5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
| 5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 4% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 4% | Administrative occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Design Studies
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Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.0
- All Degrees
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion Design (with Foundation) BA (Hons)
| EU | £15000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| International | £15000 | year 1 |
| EU | £15450 | year 1 |
| International | £15450 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Additional costs and fee information can be found 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
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About University of Gloucestershire
The University of Gloucester is a university with three campuses, located in Gloucester, England. Two of the campuses are based in Cheltenham, and the other one in Gloucester itself. The Park and Francis Close Hall belong to Cheltenham, while Oxstalls is the name of the Gloucester campus. Each location is used for distinct functions that the university carries out.
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Student composition of University of Gloucestershire
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Gloucestershire by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 5805
- postgraduates:
- 1095
- Total:
- 6900
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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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