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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Fashion Buying with Design
De Montfort University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fashion Buying with Design course at De Montfort University.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent OR Pass Foundation in Art and Design
Most popular A-levels studied
The Fashion Buying with Design course at De Montfort University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Textiles | B |
| Psychology | D |
| Sociology | C |
| Photography | B |
| Media Studies | C |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Textiles | A* |
| Psychology | B |
| Fine Art | A |
| Chemistry | B |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W224
Here's what De Montfort University says about its Fashion Buying with Design course.
Dive deep into the ever-evolving world of fashion with this dynamic course, gaining a comprehensive understanding of trend analysis, design, retail management, and supply chain logistics. You'll also have the chance to collaborate with industry professionals, visit fashion companies, and engage in real-world buying experiences that will prepare you for a successful career in this exciting field.
Our dedicated faculty team is committed to providing you with a supportive learning environment, ensuring that you have access to the resources and guidance needed to thrive academically and professionally. You will learn how to develop your design ability, create garments and communicate your design vision through pattern-making, sewing workshops and 3D digital design.
We know that it is can be difficult to choose between degree programmes, so we have structured the first year to offer your design specialism in one block with another three blocks taught alongside students from the Marketing, Merchandising and Fashion Business programme. This gives you the chance to experience other course routes, and with guidance, we will help you move to one of our other subjects if another one resonates with you.
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Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Technology, Arts and Culture
Location
Leicester Campus | Leicester
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fashion
• Fashion design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,790 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £16,800 per year |
| International | £16,800 per year |
The modules you will study
First year Block 1: Fashion Consumer and Marketplace Block 2: Design and Development Block 3: Fashion Lifecycle Block 4: Sustainable Futures
Second year Block 1: Buying and Professional Practice Block 2: Design Innovation and Sustainable Futures Block 3: Introduction to Global Sourcing Skills Block 4: Fashion Design Practice
Third year Block 1 and 2: Sustainable Sourcing and Supply Management and Collaboration with Industry Block 3 and 4: Major Design Project OR Major Research Project
How you will be assessed
Structure This includes design studio practice, formal lectures, group seminars, tutorials, lab work and practical workshops. There are regular tutorials and reviews which allow you to reflect and develop your work ready for your final presentation at the end of the year.
Contact hours You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, phase-tests, essays and reports). Your precise timetable will depend on the optional modules you choose to take, however, in your first year you will normally attend around 15 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week, and we expect you to undertake at least 25 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.
De Montfort University student reviews
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Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
It was Covid, so not really the univeristies' fault. But Leicester made me feel unsafe all the time. It was not uncommon to see loud arguments and fights in public placements or be repeatedly harassed and followed for money in the street. Catcalling was so commonplace no women I knew walked alone.
Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
Cost of living in leicester is relatively cheap. I was charged full fees despite effectively being on placement during my final year.
Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
I accessed autism support, faculty placement services and received some specific support from lecturers which was all of a high standard
Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
Facilities were excellent, computer labs well equipped, would've just been nice to get our subject-specific software on library computers as well as our dedicated studios.
Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
There was more they could've done - particularly with some niche subject-specific knowledge - but given the resources they did have and the existing knowledge of the staff, they did a great job.
Graduate
Computer games graphics
10 months ago
De Montfort has a great campus and good student support services. I felt like the quality of teaching on my course was of a good standard. Leicester as a city often feels unsafe when alone.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at De Montfort University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from De Montfort University students who took the Fashion Buying with Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
91%
high
Teaching on my course
91%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
94%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
93%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
86%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
Learning opportunities
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
90%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
89%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
92%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
86%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
91%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
79%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
80%
med
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
88%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
Organisation and management
81%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
78%
med
Learning resources
90%
high
Learning resources
90%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
87%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
93%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
80%
med
Student voice
80%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
75%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
81%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
74%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
91%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
85%
med
Student information
The Fashion Buying with Design course at De Montfort University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about De Montfort University graduates who took Fashion Buying with Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
61%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
91%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
63%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
16%
Design occupations
16%
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
12%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from De Montfort University graduates who took Fashion Buying with Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£21.5k
First year after graduation
£23.7k
Third year after graduation
£24.8k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Fashion Buying with Design.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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De Montfort University (otherwise abbreviated to DMU) is a diverse and dynamic university located in Leicester, UK. We are well known for our high rates of graduate employability, thanks to our Award-Winning Careers Team, and our dedication to helping students achieve the lifestyle and career aspirations they work towards.
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