BA (Hons) Fashion Full-time

Create, communicate, and shape the future of fashion. This course combines fashion design, garment construction, textiles, marketing, branding, and digital innovation, allowing you to take a creative direction that reflects your interests and fashion career ambitions.

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UCAS codeWN20

Duration3 years

Fee (UK)£10,050

Fee (Int)£18,500

LocationOn campus

Course summary

Our fashion course combines:

Fashion design
Garment construction
Textiles
Marketing
Branding
Digital innovation.

Throughout, you'll explore sustainability, circular design, and ethical fashion. You'll also consider how you can use AI responsibly in creative practice.

You’ll learn through practical, studio-based projects that explore:

Pattern cutting
Draping
Garment production
Fashion illustration
Styling
Photography
Digital content creation
Promotional campaigns.

You’ll work in specialist fashion studios and textile and print facilities. With support from our expert staff, you’ll use industry-relevant tools, including Adobe Creative Cloud and CLO3D. Through live and industry-informed briefs, you'll develop portfolios and learn from visiting practitioners and creative partners who'll share their knowledge and experience with you. You can also apply for an optional industry placement year between your second and final year.

Your final-year Graduate Showcase will give you the opportunity to realise and present a self-directed body of work. This could be a fashion collection, to a brand identity, or communication campaign.

Upon completion of this course, you may pursue a career in:

Fashion design
Garment technology
Product development
Styling
Fashion marketing
Branding
Digital content
Creative direction
Retail
Entrepreneurship.

What you'll study

*Placements are subject to availability and placement providers may require an interview as part of the process. If successful, you'll remain an active student and will have access to a wide range of support from Graduate Prospects.

Many of our courses include a range of modules you can choose from. Some options may only be available if you’ve already studied specific modules. If you’re not sure what you need before picking a module, your course leader can help.

Undergraduate module credits should total 120 credits per academic year. If optional modules are available, choose an amount that totals 120 credits.

How you'll learn

Using our specialist facilities, you'll experiment with materials, garment construction, illustration, branding, photography and digital tools.

You'll build practical skills through studio work and workshops, supported by lectures, seminars, tutorials, technical demonstrations, reviews and independent study. You’ll also gain experience taking on a range of live and industry-informed projects.

Regular feedback from tutors and peers will help you develop your work through one-to-one tutorials, studio critiques, discussions and presentations.

Assessment methods include coursework, such as sketchbooks, research, practical projects, portfolios, marketing campaigns, presentations and exhibitions. We also offer an optional industry placement year, where you'll reflect on your professional practice and experience.

Part-time route

If you choose to study this course part-time, you’ll follow the same course content and assessment requirements as full-time students, with studies spread over 6 years.

Entry requirements

Our typical offer is 96–112 UCAS Tariff points from acceptable Level 3 qualifications, including A levels, T Levels, BTEC qualifications, Scottish/Irish Highers, Access to HE and the International Baccalaureate.

You also need three passes at GCSE grade C or above. This must include maths and English language, or a minimum of Level 2 Key Skills in Communication and Application of Number. If you've studied for a GCSE that has a numerical grade, you'll need to achieve a grade 4 or above.

See how many points your qualifications are worth using the UCAS Tariff calculator(opens in new tab).

Our admissions policy uses a range of flexible options to support you to study with us. This may include a reduced offer of up to 16 UCAS Tariff points, (or equivalent). Find out if you're eligible for a tariff point reduction.

If English isn't your first language, please see our English language requirements.

If you're studying an HND or Foundation Degree, you may be able to enter the final year of our degree course. For more information, please contact admissions@sunderland.ac.uk.

Portfolio requirements

We'd like to see evidence of your creative potential. You'll be expected to prepare a portfolio of your creative work which shows what you have done so far and what interests you. We're not looking for perfection as we appreciate you're still developing work.

Your portfolio should be a PowerPoint presentation, ZIP file or links to websites or videos. Here are some of our top tips:

Remember it's about quality not quantity – aim for between 10-20 pieces of your work
Display a range of styles and techniques
Show us work completed in or outside of your studies
Include ideas that didn't work
Demonstrate your research, for example, design sheets or sketchbooks/scrapbooks of things that inspire you
Include photographs of 3D or large 2D work
We also like to see uncompleted or work in progress.

Learn more about portfolio requirements and how to submit yours on our Applicant interviews page.

Integrated Foundation Year

Entry requirements are for guidance only. We may offer you an entrance interview to help us determine eligibility for your degree.

Eligible entry qualifications:

Normally a minimum of three Level 2 qualifications (NVQ, GCSE, or equivalent). This must include maths and English language at grade C or above. We also require a minimum of 40 UCAS Tariff points. These must be from Level 3 qualifications (e.g. A or AS Levels, T Levels, BTEC certificates/diplomas, access courses, or equivalent) OR
Demonstrable evidence of appropriate knowledge and skills. This should be from at least three years of post-school work experience.

Fees and finance support

UK£10,050

International£18,500

If you're joining us in semester two and are a Home fee-paying student, the fee for your first year of study for 2026/27 will be £9,790. You'll pay tuition fees for every year of study. Fees may increase every year based on the Retail Price Index.

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We want to make sure you have clear and accurate information about our courses. Our website always shows the latest updates. If you’ve applied and you're offered a place, we’ll contact you in writing if anything important changes.

For more information, view our programme specifications. These include course content, learning outcomes, and the skills you'll gain.