Bachelor's in Fashion Design
Introduction
Fashion Design is a Bachelor program taught at Bath Spa University, UK. Intake: Fall, Spring. The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (4 years) options.
Bath Spa University’s BA (Hons) Fashion Design is a single honours undergraduate degree focused on the design process and fashion’s cultural, social, historical, economic and political contexts. Students study research and design development, historical and critical contexts and influences, drawing and illustration, colour and fabric development, and translating ideas from 2D to 3D.
The course is based at Locksbrook Campus in bespoke fashion design studios and uses design projects built around stages such as research, idea development, analysis, reflection and outcomes. Assessment is mainly through submission of a portfolio of work, with specific projects and briefs for external audiences, plus informal reviews and presentations. There are no written exams.
Modules
- Introduction to Design Practices
- Research for Design Development
- Introduction to Form, Construction and Cut
- Wicked Problems: the complexity of critical design thinking
- Presentation and Illustration
- Design through Cut
- Introduction to Tailoring
- Fashion Portfolio
- Fashion Reimagined
- Critical Thinking and Contemporary Issues
- Design Futures: Independent Critical Project
- Final Project Capsule Collection: Fashion Design
Admission Requirements
The minimum requirements for admission in Fashion Design at Bath Spa University for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:
- program specific academic requirment set by Bath Spa University.
- English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Bath Spa University as pre-requiste for admission in Fashion Design.
Note: Please check the university website in the link below.
A typical applicant should possess a minimum of two A-levels or equivalent qualifications. Portfolio submission is often required, showcasing design projects and creative work. Relevant work experience in a fashion-related field may also strengthen an application.
Courses Units
Please check detail of study units at https://www.bathspa.ac.uk/courses/ug-fashion-design/
More Information
International students are generally required to demonstrate proficiency in English, typically through an IELTS score of 6.0 to 7.0 or equivalent. Ensure to check specific score requirements for each module.
Scholarships
85 fully funded scholarships are listed for UK. See UK scholarships.