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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fashion Design course at University of Lancashire.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
96 points at A2.
You may also need to
Submit a portfolio
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Fashion Design or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W231
Here's what University of Lancashire says about its Fashion Design course.
Course Overview
Our award-winning Fashion Design degree has a credible reputation within the fashion industry. We are renowned for producing successful graduates who go on to become creative and innovative designers.
Why study with us
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We have a British Fashion Council membership. The BFC Colleges Council represents the leading fashion departments in universities and colleges throughout the UK.
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We have strong relationships with over 150 global brands, which means we can help you to secure placements with top designer companies.
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You’ll get the opportunity to work on briefs that have outcomes linked to your career aspirations, build an impressive portfolio, work on live projects for real clients, and compete in national and international competitions.
What you'll do
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We have strong relationships with over 150 global brands. This means we can help you to secure placements with top designer companies.
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You have the option to complete a work placement in the third year or move directly into the final year and complete your degree in three years.
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You’ll have the opportunity to work on briefs that have outcomes linked to your career aspirations and build an impressive portfolio. As well as working on live projects for real clients, and compete in national and international competitions.
Future Careers
Our graduates have gone on to have great careers in the fashion industry. We have alumni working for top international brands. Including Burberry, Iris Van Herpen, Preen, Lou Dalton, Whistles, Boohoo, M&S, Matalan, and Ted Baker.
Source: University of Lancashire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Fashion Design at University of Lancashire.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Media
Location
Preston Campus | Preston
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fashion
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
The modules you will study
Please visit The University of Lancashire’s website for the latest information about our modules.
University of Lancashire student reviews
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Uni life is a roller coaster ride and is great
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Rates are pretty good
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Support is great
Foundation year student
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Facilities are awesome from library to a huge student centre and a student union
Foundation year student
2 years ago
Course is really great with a lot of opportunities
Foundation year student
2 years ago
University is really nice with a lot of student support and the staff is really helpful
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Lancashire
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 Lancashire 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
92%
high
Teaching on my course
92%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
96%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
98%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
92%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
85%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
Learning opportunities
93%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
97%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
92%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
94%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
96%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
Assessment and feedback
94%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
97%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
96%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
94%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
92%
high
Academic support
98%
high
Academic support
98%
high
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
high
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
97%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
Organisation and management
92%
high
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
89%
high
How well organised is your course?
96%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
Learning resources
94%
high
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
96%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
94%
high
Student voice
94%
high
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
91%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
93%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
97%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
92%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
95%
high
Student information
See who's studying at University of Lancashire. These students are taking Fashion Design or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Fashion Design at University of Lancashire.
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Lancashire graduates who took Fashion Design - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
Third year after graduation
£23.7k
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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University of Lancashire open days
If you’re looking to start university, you’ll know that the best way to find out what it’s really like is to visit in person.
The University of Lancashire is holding open days on –
Undergraduate
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Saturday 20 June, 9am-3pm
Preston – Sunday 16 August, 9am-3pm
Postgraduate
Preston – Wednesday 18 March, 4-7pm
Burnley – Thursday 16 April, 5-7.30pm
Preston – Wednesday 3 June, 4-7pm
Source: University of Lancashire
