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Fashion Pattern Cutting

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 27 September 2027
  • Undergraduate
London College of Fashion
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Course summary

Focus on innovative cutting, fabric sourcing and digital technologies in the development of clothing, whilst gaining skills in design research, 3D realisation, pattern drafting, manufacture and more.

What can you expect?
BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting focuses on innovative cutting, fabric sourcing and digital technologies in the development of structured and unstructured clothing. Students learn design research and interpretation, 3D realisation, fit alteration, pattern drafting and adaptation, construction and manufacture. There will also be a focus on trend investigation and market analysis.

  • Innovative design practices: Develop expertise and learn key pattern cutting skills such as fabric sourcing, digital pattern making, 3D realisation and construction to bring garments from concept to creation.

  • Career-focused skills development: Learn both traditional craft skills and cutting-edge digital technologies, that will equip you with industry-applicable abilities in a multitude of contexts from bespoke tailoring to high street manufacture.

  • Industry collaborations: Participate in exciting collaborative projects with industry, gaining unique professional insights and opportunities.

  • Year in industry: Choose to take an optional placement year between your second and third year, allowing you to apply the skills learned on our course in a professional environment. Students join the four year version of this course and can opt into the three year version whilst at UAL.

  • Hands-on learning in cutting-edge facilities: Access world-class studios, workshops, and digital design tools, enabling you to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques to create innovative collections.

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.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • London College of Fashion

Study options

  • Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 to 4 Years

Start dates

  • 27 September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
2P45
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
London College of Fashion
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University of the Arts London 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
13 January 2027

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:
2P45
Institution code:
U65
Campus name:
London College of Fashion

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

A total of 112 tariff points from two or more A-levels at C or higher; preferred subjects include those related to Art, Design or Fashion.

UCAS Tariff

112 tariff points from full Level 3 qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

112 tariff points from the complete Access to HE Diploma in a creative subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DMM or higher in the BTEC National Extended Diploma in subjects relating to art and design.

Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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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

Tuition fees for 2027/28 are to be confirmed. Tuition Fees for entry in the previous year (2026 entry) can be found on the UAL Student Fees and Funding page at www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees which is where the 2027 fees will be listed when available.

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