BA Honours Fashion

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Middlesex University Dubai

Program Overview

Middlesex University also offers a BA Honours Fashion degree, aimed at providing learners with a comprehensive and practical understanding of the dynamic fashion industry. Learners acquire creative, technical, and business skills in 3 years, which equip them with the expertise to develop a successful fashion industry career. The program integrates design thinking, trend prediction, garment technology, fashion promotion, and sustainability, preparing graduates for a wide range of careers within the global fashion industry.

Curriculum Structure:
The course structure at Middlesex University gives students theoretical and practical insights. The curriculum includes:
Foundational Modules: Core modules covering fashion design principles, fabric technology, fashion illustration, and visual communication.
Advanced Fashion Techniques: Modules covering pattern cutting, garment construction, textiles innovation, and sustainable fashion practices.
Industry-Focused Projects: Realistic projects where students work with fashion brands and industry professionals, simulating real design briefs.
Final Major Project: A capstone project where students demonstrate creativity and technical skill in a personal collection or fashion-oriented research project.
Professional Portfolio Development: Ongoing support to facilitate students to create a solid, industry-level portfolio.
Students are taught throughout the programme by seasoned academics who bring their own industry experience to the classroom.

Accreditation:
The Middlesex University BA Honours Fashion degree is internationally respected and fully accredited, making it a qualification that is highly regarded across the fashion world.

Campus Location:
The Middlesex University campus is located in Hendon, North London, and offers students the use of state-of-the-art fashion studios, workshops, and digital labs. The diverse London fashion scene further enriches the student experience, with limitless sources of inspiration and contacts to be made.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

Middlesex places a strong emphasis on practical learning and industry exposure, and students get ample scope to apply their skills:
Live Industry Projects: Students work with leading fashion brands regularly, creating actual design briefs that respond to current industry needs.
Internships and Work Placements: The university enjoys strong links with renowned fashion houses, and students get the chance to work professionally at brands like Burberry, ASOS, Alexander McQueen, and Zara.
Fashion Shows and Exhibitions: Students' work is showcased through regular industry exhibitions, which help build confidence and industry exposure.
International Exposure: Through international collaborations and exchange programs, students have the opportunity to experience fashion cultures from across the world, enhancing their creative perspective.
Student Clubs and Competitions: Middlesex encourages students' participation in fashion competitions and student-led activities, which foster creativity and professional networking.

 

Progression & Future Opportunities

Middlesex University careers and employability service offers extensive support to help students plan and achieve their career goals:
• Individual one-to-one career coaching and guidance.
CV and portfolio construction workshops tailored to the fashion industry.
• Mock interviews and interview skills.
• Fashion industry networking events and recruitment fairs dedicated to the fashion industry.

Employability:
Middlesex BA Honours Fashion graduates are strongly positioned for a variety of career paths. Alumni have gone on to work as fashion designers, stylists, buyers, merchandisers, product developers, trend forecasters, fashion journalists, illustrators, brand managers, and more for both emerging labels and established fashion brands. Many also establish their own fashion labels or freelance in a variety of creative fields.

Further Academic Progression:
After BA Honours Fashion, students typically proceed to study MA Fashion Design, MA Sustainable Fashion, MA Fashion Marketing, or MBA in Luxury Brand Management, based on the career they aim for.

 

Program Key Stats

AED62,982
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Eligibility Criteria

BBC
2.7
24 - 28
65

NA
6.0
72

Additional Information & Requirements

Career Options

  • Fashion Designer
  • Fashion Stylist
  • Fashion Buyer
  • Merchandiser
  • Product Developer
  • Fashion Marketing Specialist
  • Trend Forecaster
  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Fashion Journalist
  • Fashion Illustrator
  • Fashion Entrepreneur
  • Brand Manager
  • Costume Designer
  • Retail Manager
  • Fashion PR Specialist

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