UK Fashion Design Courses

Develop the creative, technical and team-building skills essential for working in the fashion industry

Studying for a fashion design degree at a UK university will give you an advanced understanding of the global fashion industry. Fashion design courses in the UK embrace the design, production and marketing of clothing and can range from industrial to leisure goods across a range of sectors. A Fashion Design degree requires students with innovative thinking, creativity and professionalism.

Students will be provided with a comprehensive introduction and understanding of the design process while learning to review and evaluate their own creative design style in regard to fashion and creative industries. Fashion is a highly competitive field, and many courses offer internships and work placements, along with regular industry visits.

UK fashion schools prepare students to succeed in a continually growing, innovative industry that provides cutting-edge teaching, design career prospects and deep insight into the world of fashion. UK universities are globally renowned for their outstanding resources, state-of-the-art facilities and access to experts from the world of fashion.

For students who wish to hone further their skills, ability and collection, a master's in fashion design will allow you to further benefit from UK universities' close connections within the fashion industry.

Graduate Fashion Design Careers

Fashion graduates can move into a number of different areas, including design, illustration, textile design, pattern cutting, buying, PR, journalism, stylist, personal shopping, creative director and visual merchandising.

Fashion is an extremely competitive industry, and going on a placement during your degree is a must to ensure you can gain the required experience to remain competitive when applying for jobs after study.

Fashion Entry Requirements

Fashion entry requirements vary at each university, but a portfolio of creative design work is a must alongside a relevant qualification in art and design.

• Typical IELTS requirements: 6.0 overall, with no lower than 5.5 in any one component.

Please note that entry requirements vary for each UK university.

Where can I study Fashion in the UK?

To learn more about the best fashion design schools in the UK, find details on the top ten ranking Fashion and Textiles universities in the Guardian University Guide 2024 below:

1. Loughborough University
2. Kingston University
3. University of Wales, Trinity Saint David
4. University of the Arts London
5. University of Staffordshire
6. University of Edinburgh
7. Coventry University
8. University of South Wales
9. Bucks New University
10. Manchester Metropolitan University

Study Fashion in the UK

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