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Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Fashion Design (with Foundation Year)
University of East London
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) course at University of East London.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
C,C
Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Fine Art | C |
| Art and Design | C |
| Drama and Theatre Studies | E |
| Textiles | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W233
Here's what University of East London says about its Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) course.
The fashion industry is a multi-billion dollar enterprise that has a huge impact on our world today. The benefits are vast, and a great industry giant such as fashion needs innovators who think beyond the structural norms that have followed fashion design through time.
We will teach you to understand the historical context of the creative industries so that you can become innovators and disruptors for the greater advancement of fashion design itself. With an eye on sustainability, ethical materials, cultural awareness and diversity in our society, you can become fashion designers of influence and fledging stars in a highly saturated market. We encourage you to be different and harness your own creative diversity. We'll give you tools that will prepare you for the wider fashion industry and knowledge of how you can progress on your journey.
A foundation year at the University of East London (UEL) is more than just an extra year—it’s your pathway to success. It helps you adjust to university life, build confidence, and develop essential skills for levels 4-6 of your chosen degree. With dedicated support, you’ll gain the knowledge needed to thrive in your studies and future career while becoming part of a supportive community.
Source: University of East London
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Department
School of Arts and Creative Industries (ACI)
Location
Docklands Campus | London
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Fashion design
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 |
| International | £15,560 per year |
The modules you will study
Foundation Year: Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness - Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills (Core), Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills (Core), Media and Communication Skills (Core), Creative Industries in Practice (Core)
Year 1: Technical Skills & Innovation (Core), Fashion Practice (Core), Fashion Contexts and Research (Core), Fashion Process (Core), Fashion Enterprise 1 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life - Business of Fashion 1 (Core)
Year 2: Technical Applications (Core), Creative Fashion Practice (Core), Theory of Fashion (Core), Process and Identity (Core), Fashion Enterprise 2 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life - Business of Fashion 2 (Core), Optional placement between Years 2 and 3 (Optional)
Year 3: Applied Innovation (Core), Advanced Creative Practice (Core), Final Major Project: Theoretical Identity (Core), Final Major Project: Realisation (Core), Fashion Enterprise 3 (Core), Mental Wealth: Professional Life - Business of Fashion 3 (Core)
For more information about individual modules, please visit our course pages via the link below.
How you will be assessed
Coursework will include practical outcomes, e.g. garment construction, technical sewing files, reports and presentations. Coursework includes essays, research files, sample and development portfolios, practical design development, group and seminar presentations and a final-year project.
The approximate percentages for this course are:
Year 1: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams Year 2: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams Year 3: 50% coursework, 50% practical, 0% exams You will have the opportunity to gain feedback from your lecturers, peers and our industry partners. We aim to provide feedback on assessments within 20 working days.
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of East London
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 East London students who took the Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
84%
low
Teaching on my course
84%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
88%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
83%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
75%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
Learning opportunities
88%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
93%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
84%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
83%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
88%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
89%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
Assessment and feedback
85%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
92%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
85%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
86%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
76%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
85%
high
Academic support
85%
low
Academic support
85%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
83%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
87%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
Organisation and management
73%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
76%
med
How well organised is your course?
70%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
79%
med
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?
80%
med
Student voice
83%
med
Student voice
83%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
80%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
86%
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?
80%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
83%
low
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
74%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of East London. These students are taking Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of East London graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
54%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
84%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
15%
Artistic, literary and media occupations
12%
Elementary occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
9%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics
48%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
83%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
11%
Business and public service associate professionals
11%
Elementary occupations
11%
Sales occupations
10%
Design occupations
Graduate statistics
50%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
45%
Say it fits with future plans
40%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
10%
Administrative occupations
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Design occupations
10%
Elementary occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of East London graduates who took Fashion Design (with Foundation Year) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£19.3k
First year after graduation
£23.4k
Third year after graduation
£23.4k
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 (with 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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