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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year)
University of Chester
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) course at University of Chester.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
72 UCAS points from GCE A Levels including grade D in one of the following subjects: Art & Design, Fine Art or Textiles.
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Art and Design | B |
| Fine Art | C |
| Product Design | C |
| Business Studies | B |
| Media Studies | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W231
Here's what University of Chester says about its Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) course.
Fashion Design is a fast-paced and practically driven course aimed at inquisitive and hardworking individuals, who are?strongly motivated to develop their own unique creative design identity.
The course places innovative design thinking at the heart of its delivery and engages students to create design concepts that push the boundaries between current and future design practice.
Studio, lecture and workshop sessions encourage inquisitive learning, and signposting to internship opportunities provides industry relevance.
You will gain expertise in key practical and digital production skills to expand your professional design knowledge in preparation for job markets within the fashion industry. Also, industry-driven projects place employability at the centre of learning.
Graduates from the course have designed for luxury, premium and online brands, undertaken internships with major fashion companies and gained grants to set up their own businesses.
Design brands and industry professionals are invited to provide advice, guidance and insight into current working methods within the fashion industry.
Your learning will take place within a very ‘hands on’ supportive environment, which stimulates critical intellectual growth and promotes creative and professional independence in preparation for the fashion industry.
Source: University of Chester
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
Art and Design
Location
Chester | Chester
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fashion design
Start date
5 October 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 |
The modules you will study
For the latest example of curriculum availability on this degree programme please refer to the University of Chester's Website.
How you will be assessed
The Fashion Design course is assessed through ongoing coursework and there are no exams.
Coursework will include a broad range of different types of task, such as: sketchbooks, portfolios, illustration, technical manufacturing, pattern cutting files and some written pieces, such as trend or market reports and presentations.
We continuously review the currency of assessment methods used in order that they adequately prepare students for future graduate-level employment and the evolving retail landscape.
University of Chester student reviews
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1st year student
2 years ago
The university life offers all-inclusive community with daytime activities including lectures, student union elections and events. Also, the Chester city is well-rounded and enriched with student experience.
1st year student
2 years ago
The financial impact is manageable with lower living costs compared to other cities. The university also provides financial support options including scholarships to assist students with tuition fees and living expenses.
1st year student
2 years ago
The University provided excellent support services for me at the start andn throughout of course period including both academic and especially welfare support. Students are assigned with academic advisors named PAT who offers guidance and assistance throughout my studies. Also, they offer mental hea...
1st year student
2 years ago
The universityu2019s facilities like accommodation, library and campus life are well equipped, highly rated and all-inclusive. The campus based facilities are sports, 50+ societies, cafes and study spaces.
1st year student
2 years ago
The M.Sc. Digital Marketing program at the University of Chester covers key aspects like digital marketing strategies, analytics, and emerging technologies, preparing us with real time and diverse career opportunities. our rn faculties equips us with the skills and required knowledge which exactly a...
1st year student
2 years ago
I chose the University of Chester for its academic reputation as its well known for being the 4th top university in the Northwest England.rnrnThe University offers around 50 societies and makes international students feel home.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Chester
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 Chester students who took the Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
82%
low
Teaching on my course
82%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
82%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
84%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
88%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
Learning opportunities
81%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
78%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
74%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
84%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
75%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
Assessment and feedback
79%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
71%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
72%
low
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
86%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
84%
low
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
75%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
90%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
90%
med
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
85%
med
Student voice
67%
low
Student voice
67%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
60%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
71%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
90%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
70%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Chester. These students are taking Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Chester graduates who took Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
35%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
40%
Say it fits with future plans
45%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
20%
Sales occupations
10%
Design occupations
10%
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
10%
Media Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Chester graduates who took Fashion Design (including a Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.7k
First year after graduation
£21.9k
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 (including a Foundation Year).
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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