About Fashion Design BA Honours in Middlesex University

Working in the fashion industry requires the right mix of technical skills and creativity. That's why our course will help you develop in those areas and beyond while preparing you for the world of work. We believe that discovering and perfecting your style as a designer is vital, so we help you to find and define your fashion identity and taste.

Our highly regarded course focuses on helping you develop your own designs and get practical experience from the very start. You’ll get stuck into different areas of fashion design, from illustration and technical drawings, to garment construction and cutting, all the way through to portfolio presentation and tailoring. Ours is one of only a few fashion design courses that allow you to explore menswear as well as womenswear.

You’ll have access to industry-standard facilities, equipped with everything you’ll need. These include industrial sewing machines, overlockers, state-of-the-art press and heat equipment, plus much more. Our London campus also gives you the perfect opportunity to explore one of the world’s fashion capitals whenever you want.

Our fashion design degree makes work experience part of your learning from the very start. In your second year, you’ll undertake a six-week work placement working with designers as they prepare for London Fashion Week. In the past, our students have worked with fashion giants like Burberry, Erdem, Molly Goddard and Peter Pillotto.

First and second year students also participate in the End-of-Year Degree Show, where third year students showcase their creative talents to industry experts, ensuring that you gain experience around every aspect of organising a fashion show.

Our graduates have gone onto exciting careers in the fashion industry thanks to our strong links with art and design employers, plus industry partners who sponsor final year students and give visiting lectures. Some students might also be chosen for our annual press show. In the past it has been judged by highly regarded industry figures like Louise Gray, JJS Lee and James Long.

You’ll get all the support you need to succeed thanks to our technicians who’re professionals in the industry, ready to help you with projects and anything else you require assistance with.

If you require a little extra help, then we have Student Learning Assistants and Graduate Academic Assistants on hand throughout your time here.

What will you study on the BA Fashion Design?

In your first year you will focus on developing technical skills, including pattern cutting and garment making, alongside your creative design skills. In your first project you will learn the techniques behind good shirt design then work on your own shirt-inspired creation. Throughout the year you will keep an online research journal to reflect on fashion in contemporary culture and this will feed into your other projects.

Your second year further develops your technical skills, including a menswear tailoring project and a 2D to 3D translation project where you recreate an outfit by a designer and create a range of your own designs based on this. You will also spend six to eight weeks on a work placement in the run up to London Fashion Week, gaining hands-on experience working for a designer. Our students have recently worked for leading industry names like Burberry, Peter Pilotto, Louise Gray, and Giles Deacon on their placements.

The third year gives you time to focus on the specialisms you have developed over the previous years and hone your skills for your final portfolio of work. Your final collection can be based on anything you are inspired by and there are opportunities to attend masterclasses in working with materials like jersey, leather and fur. The final year of your degree fully prepares you to enter the fashion industry with your own design identity.

To find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country please visit the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

Middlesex University has a flexible and personalised approach to admissions and we accept applications from students with a wide range of qualifications and a combination of qualifications.

Applications from mature candidates without formal qualifications are welcomed, provided they can demonstrate appropriate levels of relevant ability and experience.

If you are unable to meet the entry requirements for this course you may still be eligible for our Foundation Year in Fashion. This is an extra year of study to prepare you for the full degree.

We have over 300 Indian students currently studying with us in London at undergraduate and postgraduate level. Popular Middlesex courses for students from India include MBA, MA International Business Management, MA Human Resource Management, MSc Telecommunication Engineering, MSc Computer Network and Security and BA Business Management, and many more.

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Middlesex University International Student Admissions

Middlesex University accepts students from all around the world and currently has over 160 international partnerships.

Application fee: 40 GBP

Academic Documents:

• Transcripts and certificates of all the educational institutions previously attended by the applicant.
• References
• CV or Resume
• Personal statement
• Language proficiency test scores
• Interviews, portfolio and auditions might also be required for some courses.

The transcripts must be either copy of the original documents on letter headed paper or with a stamp from the academic institution. Applicants must provide their permanent details like post address or email address. If applicants are looking for a research degree, they must also include a research proposal along with their application. This must outline their research plans and highlight which is of research interests them.

English Proficiency Test Score Required for International Students

The applicants whose native language is not English are required to submit one of the following test scores to Middlesex University. The minimum test scores required for both UG and PF courses are as follows:

Visa Process for International Students

• All international applicants need to have the Tier 4 visa clearance for six months.
• Applicant must be at least 16 years old in order to apply for a Tier 4 visa.
• Financial and documentation requirements need to be fulfilled by the applicant.
• Passports, travel documentation and a tuberculosis test result are required when applying for Tier 4 visa.
• A minimum of 40 points are required for Tier 4.
• Out of these 40 points, 30 points are for a valid CAS from a Tier 4 sponsor, which will be Middlesex University.
• 10 points are for financial means for college tuition, living costs and application fee.
• A CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) is sent to the applicant when he/she is admitted at the university.
• This CAS contains a reference number that must be stated on the visa application form.
• The validity of the visa depends upon the duration of the course taken by the applicant.