Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills necessary to enter the exciting industry of fashion design. During this two year full-time programme you will gain knowledge about all aspects of fashion design, from basic skills in fashion design technology and production, through to high-end research and production of fashion products. The practical emphasis of the programme ensures that you will gain knowledge of business processes for preparation for entry into the fashion design industry and will ready you with a thorough understanding of the current fashion climate. You will develop an understanding of the relationship between design, production and distribution within the industry, as well as fashion production, culture, history, industry, retailing, distribution materials and basic skills in fashion design technology. Each module is structured with the flexibility to allow you to direct the focus of your learning and development towards either design and production, retail or distribution. Elective options provide you with the opportunity to personalise the programme to suit your career direction.

The Diploma in Fashion Design and Practice (Level 6) may lead to employment as a Fashion Retailer, Fashion Designer, Fashion Manufacturer, Fashion Buyer, Pattern Drafter, Fabric Maker and Cutter, Fashion Technician, Fashion Brand Manager or Assistant, Fashion Product Manager or Assistant, Fashion Event Manager or Assistant, Machinist, Wardrobe Designer or Software Operator.