“Completing the BA (Hons) Fashion course was a life-changing journey that helped me discover my creative voice and confidently step into the fashion industry with real-world skills and vision.”
BA (Hons) & Foundation Year
This course empowers you to develop your unique fashion identity through a blend of creative design, technical skills, and industry engagement. You’ll explore cultural, environmental, and commercial influences on fashion while mastering techniques such as pattern cutting, garment construction, CAD, and portfolio presentation. With live industry projects, collaborative learning, and a dedicated work placement, you’ll graduate with the practical experience, creative confidence, and professional insight to thrive in the dynamic world of fashion.
Key Facts
BA (Hons) or Foundation Year Entry Degrees
Weekdays
Tower Hill, London
October, February and June
This Fashion degree is designed to help you find your unique voice in the fashion world. From the start, you’ll be encouraged to express your individuality through your designs while gaining a solid understanding of the industry’s cultural, environmental, and economic influences. By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped with the creative and professional tools needed to make a lasting impression in the fashion industry.
Throughout the course, you’ll develop essential fashion techniques including draping, fabric manipulation, constructed textiles, pattern cutting, and garment manufacture. You’ll learn how to transform your ideas into market-ready products using illustration, drawing, portfolio development, and computer-aided design. These skills are taught with a strong emphasis on sustainability and innovation, giving your work a modern and ethical edge.
This programme focuses on real-world learning through hands-on experiences and live projects led by industry professionals. You’ll engage in creative collaborations that mirror the dynamic nature of the fashion industry, helping you build the teamwork and communication skills necessary for success. This practical approach ensures you graduate with both creative confidence and strong industry awareness.
By the time you complete the course, you’ll have gained practical experience through a work placement, helping you transition smoothly into the professional world. With a portfolio showcasing your creative talent and an understanding of contemporary fashion challenges, you’ll be ready to take on diverse roles in the fashion sector. Whether you aim to design, style, or innovate, this course sets the foundation for a successful and exciting fashion career.
“Completing the BA (Hons) Fashion course was a life-changing journey that helped me discover my creative voice and confidently step into the fashion industry with real-world skills and vision.”
This module introduces you to the core techniques and conceptual foundations of fashion design. You will explore draping, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting, and garment construction, while developing creative ideas through illustration and portfolio presentation. Emphasis is placed on understanding cultural, environmental, and economic influences in fashion, as well as hands-on experimentation to transform designs into marketable pieces.
Introduction to Design (pathway dependent)
English for Academic Purposes, Research & Study Skills
Visual Culture
Final Major Project
Introduction to Design
Visual Communication
Creative Cutting and Construction
Introduction to Fashion History and Theory
Innovative Design Practice
Creative Drape Practices
Professional Practice
Theories of Culture, Identity and Communication
Final Major Project
Professional Portfolio
Dissertation
At Central Core of Education, we make higher education accessible to everyone. Whether you have qualifications or not, we’re here to help you start your university journey.
Option 1
Have qualifications? You can start directly at Level 4, skipping the Foundation Year, and dive straight into core modules. This route fast-tracks your journey, helping you build advanced knowledge and leadership skills
Option 2
No qualifications? No problem. Start with our Foundation Year, designed to build your skills, confidence, and understanding of key business concepts. This route prepares you for success in the later stages of the degree and beyond
Not sure which entry route is right for you? Start a WhatsApp conversation with Central Core of Education today for personalized support and guidance.