Fashion | University of Derby

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Course summary

Design original, inspiring collections which will set you apart in the global fashion industry. BA (Hons) Fashion puts you at the heart of a creative community where you can take risks, experiment and shine.

Why choose this course?
With strong industry links, high-quality teaching and a cutting-edge learning environment, BA (Hons) Fashion helps you cultivate your own style as a designer. You’ll work on exciting projects with students from other arts disciplines to expand your horizons and prepare to work in an industry which is shaped by creative collaboration and the exchange of ideas.

Is this course for you?
If you’re fascinated by the latest trends, love to design and make, and want to know more about the business of fashion, this course is ideal. We specialise in practical, work-focused learning that gives you a genuine career advantage.

How you will learn
Our dedicated fashion and textiles facility is the perfect setting to unleash your creativity but hands-on industry experience will be pivotal too. Our students have flourished on work placements at companies like Markus Lupfer, Aitor Throup, Alexander McQueen, George, Puma and Erdem.

Opportunities and experiences
Live projects, prestige competitions, industry visits and guest lectures – all enrich and energise your studies. You could take part in events like Graduate Fashion Week in London and The Clothes Show. We count many award-winners among our students past and present.

Careers and employability
A bright future starts with the BA (Hons) Fashion. It’s your passport to a career in fashion, textile, knitwear, sportswear and accessories design, fashion forecasting, illustration, PR, marketing, media, buying, merchandising, photographic styling ... the possibilities are endless.

Find out more: https://www.derby.ac.uk/undergraduate/fashion-textiles-courses/fashion-design-ba-hons/

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:: W221
Institution code:: D39

Open days

University of Derby Experience Day
28 Mar 2026, 09:30
Derby
University of Derby Open Day
19 Jun 2026, 08:30
Derby
University of Derby Open Day
20 Jun 2026, 08:30
Derby

Historical entry grades data BETA

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Data from:
This course and 6 other design studies courses: Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

98% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

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75 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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