Fashion: Design and Production with Retail HND
University of the Highlands and Islands
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Fashion: Design and Production with Retail HND at University of the Highlands and Islands for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29821 | £26104 | £30658 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24771 - £35770 | £19342 - £34316 | £22615 - £42400 |
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Course Description
Bring your love of fashion to life on courses that combine creativity with application. Set in fully-equipped spaces, with views overlooking Stornoway Castle, develop highly relevant, sought-after skills such as textile technology, pattern construction, fashion design, merchandising, commercial design, garment production, fashion illustration, and millinery.
Gain in-depth industry experience of designing and working with Scotland’s famous Harris Tweed, with incredible opportunities to visit local mills, weavers, and artisans.
Please note that UHI North Highland, UHI Outer Hebrides and UHI West Highland have changed their names to become UHI North, West and Hebrides. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
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 and Production with Retail HND at University of the Highlands and Islands
| 25% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
| 15% | Media Professionals |
| 15% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 10% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Sales occupations |
| 5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
| 5% | Finance Professionals |
| 5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
Including a relevant subject/science @ C or above (80 UCAS tariff points)
Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Fashion: Design and Production with Retail HND
| Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| England UK | £7110 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7110 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7110 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
| EU | £7980 | year 1 |
| International | £7980 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7110 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
| England UK | £7110 | year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7110 | year 1 |
| Wales | £7110 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £1285 | year 1 |
| EU | £8775 | year 1 |
| International | £8775 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
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)
- year 2
UCAS application code:
232W
About University of the Highlands and Islands
The University of the Highlands and Islands offers their students the opportunity to study at one of their 13 colleges or research centres. For those who don’t have the freedom to enrol themselves in full-time education, this university also offers a series of options on a flexible Part-time or Online basis. With that said, 7 out of their 13 institutions offer a Childcare service, which is useful for enabling parents to pursue their degrees. When it comes to research activity, the University of the Highlands and Islands’ main focus is on Engineering, Humanities, Society, and Health Science.
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FAQ about Fashion: Design and Production with Retail HND University of the Highlands and Islands
- Tuition fees for this programme are 7110 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.
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals (25%), Media Professionals (15%), Engineering professionals (15%), Elementary occupations (10%)
- 10 graduates rated the course 74. This means that 74% 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: Design and Production with Retail HND is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at University of the Highlands and Islands.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Fashion students in the UK.