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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
Two A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science);
Pass Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design;
Pass at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 64 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
64 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 160 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;
or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma;
and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements .
APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
Related academic or work experience
The quality of the personal statement
A strong academic or other professional reference
OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
Introduction
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion design process. They will be prepared for a career within the fashion industry and actively encouraged to think about their own individual design language. The course provides creative, practical and strategic skills, enabling students to become successful designers and developers.
What to expect
The course produces graduates who are fully equipped with an industry skillset that enables them to be creative and innovative whilst communicating their ideas effectively.
There will be opportunities to collaborate throughout the course.
Students will learn essential skills and techniques alongside gaining a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry.
In the final year students will make a collection, where they will research, design and develop their ideas into fully realised garments that show their aesthetic and creative vision for a specific area of the fashion industry.
Work experience opportunities
Students will be given the opportunity to work collaboratively with industry through set briefs during their second year. There is also an opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course which will enhance the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional Diploma in Professional Studies qualification. Previous students from this course have gained placements at Marc Jacobs, Tommy Hilfiger, ASOS, Erdem, Christopher Raeburn, Christopher Kane and Roksanda Illincic.
Mode of study
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Development runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks.
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All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.
LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:
An on-course work experience or placement year. Please note, this is not available on every course; please see the Course Details section for information about work placement opportunities.
Access to to speaker programmes and events featuring alumni and industry.
Access to careers activities, such as CV clinics and one-to-one advice sessions.
Access to a graduate careers service
Access to a live jobsboard for all years.
Advice on setting up your own brand or company.
Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
