This is an innovative and challenging programme for students who wish to become customer-focused designers. It integrates theoretical understanding with practical, hands-on experience to develop your creativity as well as your business acumen and ensure you are prepared for employment. You will learn to design, prototype and construct clothing ranges that meet the needs of the marketplace. You will discover your own individual design style while living and studying as part of London’s exciting fashion scene. In the final year you will create and style your own fashion collection and portfolio. You will be involved in projects with industry professionals, attend talks by guest lecturers and work on live events, fashion shoots and shows. You will also take a number of marketing courses to learn the skills that will help you succeed in a business environment. You will have the opportunity to study in Paris, the capital of haute couture and luxury fashion.

You will gain comprehensive understanding of the fashion design process as well as strong conceptual and technical skills, and you will learn how to reach your goals as a creative professional in the fast-moving fashion industries of the world. You will gain: The ability to generate ideas, concepts and proposals to meet the demands of particular markets The ability to research, analyse and effectively communicate your ideas Construction, design, drawing and CAD skills Practical skills in using a range of tools, materials and techniques The ability to conceive, design and produce a collection for a specific commercial market. Future opportunities Whether you are looking to join a high-profile company or a family business, or to start your own business, you will take with you a high degree of knowledge and skills. Career paths you can consider with your degree include, but are not limited to, roles such as: Assistant designer, independent designer, pattern cutter, assistant buyer, production assistant, fashion PR, fashion journalist, fashion stylist, personal shopper, creative director, editorial assistant, retail manager, fashion marketer, sales brand representative, wholesale assistant, trend forecaster and fashion merchandiser.