* Kit (Uniform and Equipment): Materials *, Printing & Exhibition Costs *
In general, international applicants will need to have achieved an overall IELTS grade of 6.0 with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component.
The Fashion degree at USW creates the leaders of tomorrow’s fashion industry, a group of professionals who can respond to the industry’s challenges.
This fashion design course offers experience of the fashion industry beyond the university environment and sets a culture, skillset and attributes for life after graduation. You’ll engage in design thinking and a process-driven approach to solve complex issues of design, sustainability and commercial success, and develop a strong creative vision.
Based at USW's Cardiff campus, in the heart of the city centre, you will work in new studios that simulate an industry environment. These have a full suite of manufacturing equipment, including industrial sewing machines.
Our graduates work for industry leaders such as Christopher Raeburn, Harrods, Top Shop, Peacocks, Clarks, Roland Mouret, The BBC, The Royal Shakespeare Company, River Island, AllSaints, John Lewis, ASOS, Fred Perry, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, NEXT and many more. Graduates have also gone on to establish their own fashion brands, such as Imtayaz Quassim, whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber, Tyga and Gareth Bale.
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Year One - Fashion Design degree
Garment Engineering 1 – sewing, pattern cutting and documenting
Fashion Design 1 – learning to design, visual language and understanding fashion
Garment Engineering 2 – innovative pattern cutting and sustainable construction techniques
Fashion Design 2 – sustainable approaches to design and understanding the consumer
Fashion Cultures 1 – learning to think, write, speak and research
Fashion Visualisation – drawing for design and fashion illustration
Year Two - Fashion Design degree
Innovations 1 – tailoring, fit and construction
Fashion Concept Development - developing your design process
Fashion Cultures 2 – contextualising yourself as a designer
Fashion Branding – building your personal brand
Innovations 2 – digital construction technology
Fashion Design for Industry – developing your signature as a designer
Optional Sandwich Year
Employment experience diploma - working in the industry, gaining experience, building networks
Year Three - Fashion Design degree
Critical Research in Fashion – developing your theoretical position
Major Fashion Design Project – The foundational research for your launching collection
Professional Strategies – developing your professional profile
Fashion Futures – Industry based competitions, visual research
Professional Portfolio and Final Collection – launching yourself into the industry, final collection and your professional portfolio
Students on our Fashion degrees graduate as a rounded, focused, confident professionals, ready for a career in the Fashion industry. Our graduates have an extensive portfolio of skills covering all aspects of the industry and are well equipped to launch into the industry as professionals. The teaching environment at USW provides an unparalleled experience when it comes to developing a fashion industry leader of tomorrow.
Our extensive list of alumni work on a national and international stage across all aspects of the fashion and design industries at all market sectors including Christopher Raeburn, Harrods, Top Shop, Clarks, Roland Mouret, The BBC, The Royal Shakespeare Company, River Island, AllSaints, John Lewis, ASOS, Fred Perry, Victoria’s Secret, H&M, NEXT and many more. Graduates have also gone on to establish their own fashion brands such as Imatayaz Quassim, whose designs have been worn by Justin Bieber, Tyga and Gareth Bale.
Insurance - Single: 300GBP/ year
