The Fashion Design – BA (Hons) at the Technological University of The Shannon provides a comprehensive, hands-on education for aspiring designers. You will explore the dynamic interplay of collection design, applied textiles, technology, and sustainability within the fashion industry, developing core creative and technical proficiencies. This undergraduate degree is ideal for students eager to engage with conceptual research, textile development, and professional practice, preparing you to address contemporary challenges and opportunities in the global fashion landscape. The Technological University of The Shannon fosters innovation, equipping you with the skills to translate ideas into tangible fashion outcomes.
Studied full-time on campus over three years, this programme immerses you in a blend of studio-based projects, technical workshops, and vital industry engagement. You will develop essential skills in creative design processes, digital tools, textile development, and construction, alongside crucial research methodologies through international trips and visiting lecturers. A key feature is the integral Placement, Practice, or Exchange module, offering a minimum of twelve weeks for situated learning in a professional or academic context, building upon a thirty-year tradition of industry connection. You will graduate with a professional portfolio and a degree collection, ready for diverse career paths in fashion design, textile development, and beyond.