BA Fashion
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, combining research, design practice, and textile specialism. Core topics include Research Methods, Design & Creative Practice, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students select a textile specialism such as print, knit, or embroidery, and undertake collaborative projects with external partners.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC IB: IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 91%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 78%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 65%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 525 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 55%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 12%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 70 students who started
- A levels: 99%
- Access course: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fashion Practice
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Fashion Collaboration
- Fashion Cultures
- Research and Design
- Studio Practice
- Design Philosophy
- Fashion X
- Fashion Cultures in Context
- Fashion Futures
- Concept
- Collection
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £19,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University?
92% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 26 points in the IB. The average entrant had 170 UCAS points.
Is BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. Accreditation is the approval of a programme, giving holders of the programme's award exemption from the academic requirements for a Textile Institute professional qualification.
Does BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fashion at Manchester Metropolitan University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.