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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fashion Design course at University of Bedfordshire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C,C
You may also need to
Attend an interview
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Fashion Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Drama and Theatre Studies | C |
| English Language | C |
| Fine Art | C |
| German | E |
| Government and Politics | E |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W231
Here's what University of Bedfordshire says about its Fashion Design course.
Fashion at Bedfordshire is fun! Our course asks you to think outside the box, finding creative approaches, and negotiating conceptual and wearable designs. While providing you with technical skills alongside open and creative briefs, our highly experienced academic team encourage you to experiment and play, taking you on a journey of creative discovery and suspended disbelief. There is an emphasis on digital design skills in textile and pattern cutting as well as 3D garment design using specialist software.
Facilities and Specialist Equipment
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Spacious studios and facilities in Alexon House, the previous home of the Alexon and Eastex fashion company.
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Textile and pattern-cutting facilities with cutting tables; digital pattern cutting; and industrial sewing machines.
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Access to Browzwear, the fashion industry’s leading 3D apparel design software, allowing you to use 3D modelling directly on avatar.
Your Student Experience
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Our teachers are industry-experienced practitioners and academics eager to develop your creativity and technical skills, preparing you for a vibrant future in fashion.
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Our course incorporates both manual and digital skills so you develop to be a well-rounded fashion practitioner, ready for industry and the professional world.
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Benefit from hands-on learning in a nurturing environment with ample contact time with tutors.
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Participate in Graduate Fashion Week, where students can interact with potential employers and new graduates as well as showcasing their work.
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Attend weekly World of Work guest talks from a wide range of creative-industry professionals, who share insights into how to get your first job in fashion and establish yourself as an independent creative.
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Join national and international trips to visit trade fairs and galleries.
Source: University of Bedfordshire
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Art and Design
Location
Luton Campus | Luton
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fashion design
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Areas of study include:
- Context and Ideas
- Fashion Design: Exploring Materials and Methods
- Introducing Studio Practice
- Thinking Through Making
- Collaborative Enterprise
- Context and Meaning
- Developing Professional Practice
- Fashion Design: Developing Materials and Methods
- Creative Futures
- Critical and Creative Contexts
- Final Major Project: Fashion Design
Every effort is made to ensure this information is accurate at the point of publication on the UCAS website. For the most up-to-date information, please refer to our website.
University of Bedfordshire student reviews
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3rd year student
3 years ago
Good could be better
3rd year student
3 years ago
Teaching is great, course is tough but rewarding
3rd year student
3 years ago
Great experience so far made lots of memories looking forward to making more
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
Graduate
3 years ago
Five stars: Excellent
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Bedfordshire
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 University of Bedfordshire students who took the Fashion Design course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
86%
med
Teaching on my course
86%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
80%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
97%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
90%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
87%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
73%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
77%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
77%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
77%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
80%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
80%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
73%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
83%
med
Academic support
77%
low
Academic support
77%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
70%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
83%
low
Organisation and management
65%
med
Organisation and management
65%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
67%
med
Learning resources
76%
low
Learning resources
76%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
66%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
87%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
73%
low
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
72%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
80%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
84%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
93%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
75%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Bedfordshire. These students are taking Fashion Design or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Bedfordshire graduates who took Fashion Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
65%
Say it fits with future plans
35%
Are utilising studies
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Bedfordshire graduates who took Fashion Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£15.5k
First year after graduation
£21.2k
Third year after graduation
£23k
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 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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