About BA (hons) In Fashion Design in Griffith College, Ireland

Cultivate your creativity, innovate, and develop your original ideas with this practical design course.

Explore your personal design direction with our BA (Hons) in Fashion Design and gain an incredible opportunity to succeed in the fashion industry.

Why Study Fashion Design at Griffith College?

Our BA (Hons) in Fashion Design is a three-year level 8 degree course available on a full-time basis. The course will immerse you in all aspects of the fashion industry and prepare you for any role that requires both a creative flair and a technical and business knowledge.

• Through our Fashion Design and Garment Construction modules, students develop practical skills and explore a personal design philosophy.
• From concept  generation, advanced design and pattern development to garment creation, students create a fashion collection using contemporary production techniques.
• Our syllabus offers training in the most dynamic 3D CAD pattern and manufacturing (CAM) technology, complemented with business and professional practice knowledge.
• Students learn to think creatively when faced with design challenges, adapt to industry changes and develop the key skills required to liaise with offshore production facilities. 
• The calibre of our fashion graduates work has been recognised through numerous industry awards and exhibitions.
• An annual Creative Week showcases the Design Faculty graduates with those of Media, Journalism, Computing, Film and Photography.
• Our graduates have strong brand communication and entrepreneurial skills, their collection can be found at Brown Thomas Create, Havana Boutique, Marion Cuddy, Om Diva and at the Design House.

Course Highlights

• Create a dynamic fashion collection
• Develop digital fashion design and visual communication skills
• Establish brand, marketing and entrepreneurial skills 
• Expert lecturers create a dynamic learning environment.
• Live Industry Projects
• Fashion Graduate Exhibition with Industry Internship Awards

Experienced Lecturers

During the course you’ll be taught by practicing designers, garment technologists, buyers, art historians, photographers, journalist, business and craft practitioners, ensuring that the faculty maintains strong industry links.

Fashion Internships and Careers

Year on year Griffith College has awarded students and graduates internships in fashion companies both in Ireland and abroad. Graduates of our Fashion Degree have gone on to work at Avoca, Caroline Kilkenny, CVUK London, Ella Boo, Ellis Bridal, Emmett Equestrian, Esquire Footwear, Filmbase, Gareth Pugh, GW Global Trading, Heatons, Helen Mcalinden, Home Studios London, Hybrid Fashion, Joanne Hynes Design, Kathy De Stafford, Louboutin, Louis Copeland, Louis Vuitton, Mariana Jungmann, Mirjam Rouden, Native Clothing Designs, Nicole Farhi, Percival, Primark Stores, Reiss, Rick Owens, Simone Rocha, Soho Apparel, Styletex and Vivienne Westwood.

Career Progression

Through the BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, you will have gained valuable design experience, built a strong foundation of creativity, and covered a diverse range of topics. There is a wide range of career options for our graduates including:

• Fashion Designer
• Garment Technologist
• CAD Pattern Cutter
• Fashion Illustrator
• Retail Buyer
• Fashion Stylist
• Visual Merchandiser
• Textile Designer
• Retail Sales Manager
• Fashion Wholesale Sales
• Fashion Public Relations
• Brand Ambassador
• Fashion Writer
• Trend Forecaster
• Graphic Designer

Completed High School - must pass Maths and a language (English or other modern language). Please contact the International Admissions Office at for specific country requirements.

English Language

If English is not your native language, you must show proof of English Language proficiency. We accept the following certifications:

• IELTS
• TOEIC
• TOEFL
• Cambridge
• PTE

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