Creative Direction for Fashion
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 28/09/2026
- Undergraduate
- London College of Fashion
Course summary
Challenge the intersection of fashion, communication and divergent practices as you develop multidisciplinary skills and embrace emerging digital technologies.
What can you expect?
BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion leverages innovation, trans-disciplinary media and cultural context to push the boundaries of fashion communication. The course is agile in its approach to creating and learning, with a distinct focus on concept informed by process. You will be encouraged to experiment and create strategic, future-facing work addressing cultural concerns and social, racial and ecological justice.
Using the skills of communication design, interface design, cultural programming and speculative design, you will be equipped to identify, anticipate and respond to communication opportunities as strategic thinkers and skilled communicators for our ever-changing fashion communication landscape.
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Skills building: Develop multidisciplinary skills within communication design that will provide a wide range of graduate opportunities including as art directors, trends and innovation researchers, experience designers and as freelancers.
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Industry links: With exposure to industry practitioners, you will have the opportunity to respond to knowledge exchange briefs. Past projects have included collaborations with H&M and the Victoria and Albert Museum.
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Holistic: Explore fashion communication from theoretical, cultural, social and business perspectives to enhance your learning and practice.
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Emerging technologies: Engage with emerging digital technologies and identify innovative opportunities for how they can be used within the fashion media and communication industry.
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Work placement: Develop your skills within a work environment with an integrated work placement opportunity in your second year on the course.
About London College of Fashion
Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry.
Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more.
Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.
How to apply
Apply by
14 January
Application codes
- Course code:
- W290
- Institution code:
- U65
- Campus name:
- London College of Fashion
- Campus Code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
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Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.
Additional entry requirements
- Portfolio
Historical entry grades data BETA
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £30890 | Year 1 |
| International | £30890 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please note that the Home tuition fee for entry in September 2026 is subject to the passing of UK government legislation to approve the increase in fees. If this is not passed, the tuition fee for 2026/27 would be £9,535. Please check the fees and funding section of your course page on our website for more information: www.arts.ac.uk/courses. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students.
The International fee is correct for entry in September 2026 and is subject to change for entry in September 2027. Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
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