The BA (Hons) Fashion Design: New Practice with Foundation Year at the University of West London is your gateway to a dynamic career in the creative industries, specifically tailored for aspiring designers who are ready to innovate and redefine fashion. This undergraduate degree is ideal if you're passionate about exploring the intersection of fashion, textiles, and digital applications, and wish to develop a critical understanding of market trends and industry demands. You will engage with subjects like fashion textile product trend forecasting and digital applications, preparing you for the challenges and opportunities within the contemporary fashion landscape.
This full-time, on-campus programme spans four years, beginning with a foundation year designed to build essential study skills, research capabilities, and an understanding of the creative sectors. You will progress through levels focusing on areas such as soft tailoring, fashion collaborative practice with a focus on sustainability, and digital synergies. In your final year, you will undertake a major project and explore fashion entrepreneurship, culminating in a portfolio that showcases your creative positioning. You will graduate with the practical skills and conceptual knowledge to pursue diverse roles in the fashion industry, from design and branding to entrepreneurship.