About Fashion BA (hons) Including Sandwich Year in Kingston University
We have been ranked in the top 25 Fashion Schools in the World, and one of only three in the UK, by Fashionista, the influential and trusted source of fashion news. View the 2019 rankings.
Our Fashion BA (Hons) degree has been awarded the Creative Skillset Tick (Fashion Design category), which recognises outstanding courses and their contribution to the creative industries. The course is ranked no 1 in London for Fashion in The Guardian University Guide league table 2020 and was one of a handful of worldwide institutions to have been awarded four badges of excellence by the Business of Fashion (for Best Overall, Best in Global Influence, Best in Learning Experience and Best in Long-term Value).
The course focuses on evolution and radical change in design. You will explore how design is influenced by cultural, social, critical and historical studies.
You will develop your own signature style, experimenting across sketch work, 2D to 3D, knitwear and digital print in Kingston School of Art's workshops and dedicated fashion design studios. You will also have access to our working dress archive which includes pieces from 1750 to the present day, including the recently acquired Sibling knitwear archive. Our curator also works closely with Bath Fashion Museum.
Our strong industry links mean you will learn to apply creativity to the real-world and will be industry-ready on graduation.
Kingston alumni have gained senior positions in global fashion companies including Burberry, Calvin Klein, Paul Smith, All Saints, Alexander McQueen, Club Monaco, Margiela and Saint Laurent. Other graduates have achieved success with their own labels including Sophie Hulme, Joshua Kane, Charli Cohen and Amy Powney, Design Director for Mother of Pearl.
Academic qualification equivalents
English language requirements (one of the below):
- IELTS :6.0 overall including 5.5 in all elements
- TOEFL IBT: 80 overall including R=20, L=19, S=21, W=20
- PTE: 50 R, L, S, W = 50
Kingston University Highlights
Type of university |
Public research university |
Location |
Penrhyn Rd, Kingston, UK |
Housing capacity |
2,005 rooms |
Financial aid |
Scholarships, bursaries, loans. |
Mode of application |
Online |
Courses offered |
UG, PG, short courses |
Kingston University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses
The estimated cost of living in Kingston, England, is displayed in the table below. Under the British National Health Service, students who have been enrolled in a full-time programme for more than six months are eligible for free medical care.
Item |
Amount per month (GBP) |
Tuition (per annum) |
15,300-23,500 |
Accommodation |
536-1,320 |
Laundry |
20-30 |
Food |
180-350 |
Books and supplies |
40-50 |
Phone and internet |
20-45 |
Miscellaneous |
120-140 |
Total (excluding tuition) |
916-1935 |
- The duration of an undergraduate course in the UK is normally nine months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 8,244 - 17,415 GBP including tuition fee.
- The duration of postgraduate courses in the UK is generally 12 months. Based on the estimate above, the cost of living for the year would be between 10,992 - 23,220 GBP including tuition fee.
Kingston University Cost of living
While tuition fees are the grounding rock, there are other survival needs to be considered as well before you apply to a program which has been mentioned as follows:
Type of Expenditure |
On-campus (8 months) |
Off-campus (8 months) |
Accommodation |
5,359 to 11,644 |
450 to 713 per month |
Food |
Including in accommodation |
1,266 to 1,620 |
Books & Supplies |
825 to 2,681 |
825 to 2,681 |
Personal Computer |
375 to 825 |
375 to 825 |
Health Insurance |
468 |
468 |
Others |
1,725 |
1, 725 |
Total |
8,752 to 17,343 |
5,109 to 7,582 |