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Fashion Design

Course Summary School: De Montfort University

Location: United Kingdom, Leicester

Education: Diploma

Reasons to study Fashion Design BA (Hons) at DMU:
-Specialist areas of study 
in womenswear, menswear or fashion knitwear, giving you the opportunity to gain specialist design and technical expertise relevant to industry needs
-British Fashion Council, Burberry, Warehouse and New Look 
are some of the organisations and companies who have set live project opportunities for students to gain a diverse range of relevant skills
-Graduate designers
are created who can bridge the boundaries between creativity, technology and design innovation
-The opportunity to enter prestigious national and international competitions
DMU graduate Hazel Symons, was named the winner of the Graduate Fashion Week Christopher Bailey Gold Award 2016
-International opportunities
for a meaningful experience as part of your studies through #DMUglobal
-The new Vijay Patel building 
has been designed to provide the space and facilities where ideas can develop and flourish for all of our art and design courses - find out more
Core workshop materials 
available at no cost to our students along with some programme-specific workshop materials - find out more
-Cash awards of £150, £200 and £300 
for students in years one, two and three respectively, towards materials and specialist printing*
You will be introduced to the academic, professional, industrial and commercial challenges of design practice. There are opportunities to work with companies on live projects, work placements and competition awards, and the course has unparalleled links with the UK and global apparel industry.
The first year provides grounding in fashion and design through practical, creative and technical classes and projects. The second year is more focused, with the emphasis on experimentation, in-depth project research and 3D development. You will develop new skills such as tailoring and fashion prediction, and work on collaborative projects with industry. The major project in the third year gives you the opportunity to set your own briefs and design and produce a final collection, as well as entering national and international competitions.

Typical entry requirements 
A good portfolio and normally:
Art and Design Foundation or
112 points from at least 2 A ‘levels and including grade C in Art and Design or
BTEC Extended Diploma DMM in an Art and Design related subject or
International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points  including Art and Design
GCSEs - Five GCSEs grades A* - C  (9-4) including English Language or Literature at grade C/4 or above.
Access - Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit in Art and Design and GCSE  English (Language or Literature) at grade C/4 or above.
We also accept the BTEC First Diploma plus two GCSEs including English at grade C/4 or above (if required as part of our standard requirement).
International students
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential. English Language tuition, delivered by our British Council accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.
Interview and Portfolio
UK applicants with relevant qualifications will be invited to bring their portfolio of work to an open day and interview. Overseas applicants will be invited to send samples of their work. Please see our Fashion Design BA (Hons) portfolio advice for full details.