International Fashion Design (Top-Up)

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year course for those who’ve completed a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study and want to progress to a full degree. You’ll build on your existing skills with a focus on employability, sustainability, and global fashion practices. Through live briefs, industry collaborations, and hands-on projects, you’ll gain experience in designing innovative fashion products using both traditional craftsmanship and digital technologies.

You’ll study alongside students from across our fashion design courses, working in a collaborative, international environment that reflects the industry. This approach supports creative development while expanding your understanding of global markets and cultural contexts.

Throughout the course, you’ll refine your design identity and build a portfolio that showcases your creativity, technical skill, and professional awareness. Whether you’re aiming to start your own label or join an established brand, you’ll graduate ready to make a positive impact in the global fashion industry.

Features and benefits

• Accelerated learning: This is an ideal degree if you want to top up your existing qualifications and achieve a BA (Hons) degree in just one year.

• Seamless progression: On successful completion of the programme, you can progress directly onto a masters degree at Manchester Fashion Institute.

• Industry engagement: You will have the chance to engage with employers and promote your work through live events, displays and simulated real world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches.

• Real-world exposure: A strong focus on industry, with industry visits, field trips to related businesses and organisations and input from guest speakers and industry experts throughout the programme.

• Advanced facilities: You will have access to outstanding technical resource and studio environment boasting industry standard equipment and machinery.

• Diverse collaboration: Opportunity to work alongside a student group with diverse experiences and educational and cultural backgrounds.