About Fashion Design (ba) in University of Southampton

Put your creative ideas into practice on our fashion design degree. We offer you outstanding studio facilities, a high level of industry exposure, and a future-focused curriculum. You’ll develop your own creative style and gain essential practical and research skills. When you graduate, you’ll join the ranks of our impressive alumni ready for a successful career in fashion design.

You'll specialise in men's or women's clothing, and practise traditional skills alongside innovative digital techniques. You'll benefit from unrivalled studio access and state-of-the-art facilities. You’ll gain an understanding of how and why fashion has developed. You'll also take our innovative Fashion Futures module, giving you insight into emerging issues and innovations in the industry.

You’ll have access to:

• industry-standard resources, machinery and facilities

• professionally equipped studio spaces and workshops

• the latest laser-cutting plus 3D and print technologies

As part of your fashion degree you can:

• take a year in industry in the UK or abroad with our year-in-employment option

• study overseas at one of our partner universities in Europe or further afield

• visit studios and gain experience through fashion industry internships 

Entry requirements

Pass, with 34 points overall with 17 points at Higher Level

English language requirements

The University of Southampton accepts the following UKVI secure English Language Tests:

• IELTS (Academic) (International English Language Testing System)
• PTE Academic UKVI
• LanguageCert International ESOL SELT
• PSI Services (UK) Ltd; Skills for English UKVI (4 component)
• Trinity College London ISE (Integrated Skills in English)

Indian Standard XII in English Language (CBSE and ISC Boards)

Grade: 70% or above

IELTS score requirements:  overall score 6.5

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University of Southampton Cost of Attendance

For international candidates aspiring to study in the UK, it is mandatory to have an estimate of the cost of living at the university on-campus/ off-campus. The list of basic expenses to be considered for applying for admission at the institute is as detailed below.