BA Fashion Design and Development
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Design, focusing on product creation, industry analysis, and responsible design methodologies. The curriculum includes manufacturing processes, research methods, and sustainable frameworks. Students can complete a four-year degree that incorporates an optional placement year in industry.
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Entry requirements
The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications. 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science); Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma in Art & Design; Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma; 112 new 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 at 25 points minimum; 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.
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What students say
Based on about 41 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 92%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 92%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 95 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Design occupations: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 1,110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 68%
- South East: 11%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 110 students who started
- A levels: 73%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Design and Development at University of the Arts London earn?
The median salary is £23,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Design studies.
What do graduates of BA Fashion Design and Development at University of the Arts London 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 Design and Development at University of the Arts London?
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 Design and Development at University of the Arts London?
The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 147 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Design and Development at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Design and Development at University of the Arts London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.