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Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year)
- BA (Hons)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 05/10/2026
- Undergraduate
- Chester
Course summary
Fashion Design is a fast-paced and practically driven course aimed at inquisitive and hardworking individuals, who are strongly motivated to develop their own unique creative design identity.
The course places innovative design thinking at the heart of its delivery and engages students to create design concepts that push the boundaries between current and future design practice.
Studio, lecture and workshop sessions encourage inquisitive learning, and signposting to internship opportunities provides industry relevance.
You will gain expertise in key practical and digital production skills to expand your professional design knowledge in preparation for job markets within the fashion industry. Also, industry-driven projects place employability at the centre of learning.
Graduates from the course have designed for luxury, premium and online brands, undertaken internships with major fashion companies and gained grants to set up their own businesses.
Design brands and industry professionals are invited to provide advice, guidance and insight into current working methods within the fashion industry.
Your learning will take place within a very ‘hands on’ supportive environment, which stimulates critical intellectual growth and promotes creative and professional independence in preparation for the fashion industry.
Modules
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
Assessment method
The Fashion Design course is assessed through ongoing coursework and there are no exams.
Coursework will include a broad range of different types of task, such as: sketchbooks, portfolios, illustration, technical manufacturing, pattern cutting files and some written pieces, such as trend or market reports and presentations.
We continuously review the currency of assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for future graduate-level employment and the evolving retail landscape.
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Chester
Study options
- BA (Hons) • Full-time • 4 Years
Start dates
- 05/10/2026
Apply by
14 January
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W231
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
- Points of Entry:
- Foundation
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Chester has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Apply by
14 January
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W231
- Institution code:
- C55
- Campus name:
- Chester
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 72 points
72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
A level
72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP - MPP
Art and Design
Access to HE Diploma
Access to HE Diploma in Art and Design - Pass overall
Scottish Higher - CCDD
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H4, H4, H4, H4, H4
The University of Chester considers a wide range of Level 3 qualifications and a wide range of professional / vocational qualifications.
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
The University of Chester is committed to supporting and encouraging students from a wide range of backgrounds and our Admissions policy forms part of our commitment to ensuring that all students with the potential to succeed have the opportunity to do so. We recognise that not all students have access to the same levels of education, support, and guidance, therefore, when making admissions decision, we consider a wide range of factors to identify merit, rather than academic attainment alone.
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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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 |
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
The University may increase these fees at the start of each subsequent year of your course in line with inflation at that time, as measured by the Retail Price Index. These fee levels and increases are subject to any necessary government, and other regulatory, approvals.
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