BA Hons Fashion design

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Regents University London

Program Overview

The BA (Hons) Fashion Design at Regent's University London is designed for aspiring designers who want to develop a distinctive creative identity while gaining the technical and commercial skills required by the global fashion industry. Through studio-based learning, industry collaboration, and professional practice, students design innovative collections, explore sustainable fashion, and build an industry-ready portfolio for careers with leading fashion brands or their own labels.

Curriculum Structure

Year 1

Students establish strong creative and technical foundations through Fashion Studio 1: Design and Realisation, Fashion Contexts, and Fashion Business. They develop skills in fashion illustration, pattern cutting, garment construction, textile experimentation, and digital media while exploring the cultural, historical, and commercial influences that shape contemporary fashion design.

Year 2

The second year encourages students to refine their individual design identity through Fashion Studio 2: Identity and Innovation, Fashion Futures, and Professional Practice. Students investigate sustainable and ethical fashion, circular design, emerging technologies, and branding while responding to live industry briefs, collaborating with professionals, and taking advantage of optional placement or study abroad opportunities.

Year 3

In the final year, students demonstrate their professional capabilities through Fashion Studio 3: Final Collection, Major Project, and Professional Portfolio. They research, design, and produce a complete graduate collection, develop their personal brand, and prepare an industry-standard portfolio that is showcased to employers, fashion professionals, and creative audiences.

Focus Areas (String)

Fashion design, Pattern cutting, Garment construction, Textile development, Fashion illustration, Digital fashion, Fashion business, Creative direction, Sustainable fashion, Circular design, Professional portfolio, Trend forecasting, Fashion branding, Design innovation

Learning Outcomes (String)

Design innovative fashion collections, Apply advanced pattern cutting and garment construction techniques, Develop creative and technical design solutions, Integrate sustainability into fashion practice, Research and interpret fashion trends, Build a professional fashion portfolio, Communicate creative concepts effectively, Apply digital media within fashion design, Demonstrate entrepreneurial and commercial awareness, Prepare for careers in the global fashion industry

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)

The programme is developed in collaboration with fashion industry professionals and emphasises professional practice through live briefs, industry projects, portfolio development, graduate showcases, and employer engagement. The curriculum reflects current industry expectations in sustainability, innovation, craftsmanship, and creative entrepreneurship.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)

Located in central London, one of the world's leading fashion capitals, Regent's provides students with direct access to fashion brands, creative businesses, and industry professionals. Graduates have secured roles with internationally recognised organisations including Fendi, Prada, Dior, COS, Louis Vuitton, Tommy Hilfiger, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, Victoria Beckham, L'Oréal Group, and PANGAIA, highlighting the programme's strong industry connections and graduate employability.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

The BA (Hons) Fashion Design offers a studio-based, industry-led learning experience that enables students to develop professional design skills while building a distinctive creative identity. Throughout the programme, students progress from mastering technical garment construction to producing an original graduate collection, working on live industry projects, fashion shows, and professional portfolio development. Based in central London, students also benefit from direct access to museums, galleries, fashion exhibitions, designer stores, and one of the world's leading fashion capitals. Practical learning opportunities include:

Practical studio modules in Pattern & Construction I, Pattern & Construction II, Creative Fashion Design Practice, and Design Studio in Practice, developing skills in pattern cutting, draping, garment construction, textile development, fashion illustration, and digital media.
Live industry projects with leading fashion brands and opportunities to participate in international design competitions, allowing students to solve real industry challenges and receive professional feedback from industry experts.
Industry Challenge, where students collaborate on real-world fashion projects, research consumer needs, develop creative concepts, and present innovative design solutions to external partners.
Enterprise Challenge, enabling students to develop their own fashion business ideas, pitch concepts to an external panel, and create an entrepreneurial business plan with guidance from industry professionals.
Optional Industry Placement, providing workplace experience with approved fashion companies, creative studios, or luxury brands while developing professional skills and industry networks.
Optional Study Abroad opportunity at one of Regent's international partner universities, allowing students to gain global creative perspectives and international fashion industry experience.
Development of a professional graduate catwalk collection, where students research, design, sample, and produce a complete fashion collection reflecting their personal design philosophy and career aspirations.
Participation in the annual Graduate Fashion Show, showcasing final collections to fashion professionals, employers, family, and invited guests while building valuable industry exposure.
Creation of an industry-ready Professional Portfolio, including self-promotional materials, career planning, CV development, and mock interviews to prepare for employment within the fashion industry.
Collaborative design critiques, group projects, presentations, styling sessions, fashion shoots, and portfolio reviews, strengthening creativity, communication, teamwork, and professional practice.
Access to the Regent's University Library, providing specialist fashion books, trend forecasting resources, academic journals, digital databases, and design research materials to support creative development.
Modern fashion studios, pattern-cutting workshops, garment construction facilities, collaborative design spaces, and presentation areas that support studio practice, prototyping, and creative experimentation.
Support from Careers, Enterprise and Industry Services, including career coaching, portfolio reviews, employer networking, internship guidance, enterprise mentoring, and access to the Handshake careers platform.
Learning beyond the classroom through visits to London's museums, galleries, exhibitions, vintage markets, designer stores, and major fashion events, using the city as an inspirational extension of the studio environment.

Progression & Future Opportunities

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Design leave with the creative vision, technical expertise, and entrepreneurial mindset needed to build successful careers in the global fashion industry. Through professional portfolio development, industry projects, and graduate showcases, students are prepared for roles such as Fashion Designer, Product Development Assistant, Creative Pattern Cutter, and Creative Director, while also gaining the skills to establish their own fashion label or creative business.

Dedicated Careers, Enterprise and Industry Services: Students receive personalised career coaching, CV and portfolio reviews, interview preparation, employer networking opportunities, enterprise mentoring, and access to the Handshake careers platform, connecting them with 650,000+ employers for internships, placements, graduate roles, and freelance opportunities. Career support continues after graduation through Regent's alumni services.
Employment outcomes: While Regent's does not publish programme-specific salary figures, graduates have gone on to work for internationally recognised brands including Fendi, COS, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, Paul Costelloe, and Matthew Williamson. Alumni have also founded their own luxury labels and achieved recognition through Vogue India, Vogue Italia, Harper's Bazaar, the BAFTA TV Awards, the GRAMMY Awards, and Fashion Star Arabia.
University–industry partnerships: Students gain professional experience through live industry projects, design competitions, guest lectures, mentoring, networking events, professional fashion shows, and graduate showcases where their collections are presented to employers, buyers, designers, and fashion industry experts. Regent's central London location provides direct access to one of the world's leading fashion capitals.
Long-term professional value: Throughout the programme, students develop an industry-ready portfolio, professional branding materials, and advanced skills in fashion design, garment construction, pattern cutting, textile development, sustainability, and creative entrepreneurship, preparing them for long-term success in the international fashion sector.
Graduation outcomes: Graduates pursue careers as Fashion/Textile Designer, Product Development Assistant, Creative Pattern Cutter, Fashion PR or Marketer, Fashion Stylist/Illustrator, Digital Media Assistant, Creative Director, and Trend Forecaster/Researcher. The programme also provides a strong foundation for freelance practice, launching an independent fashion brand, or working with global luxury fashion companies.

Further Academic Progression:

After completing this programme, graduates can progress directly to MA International Fashion Marketing at Regent's University London or pursue postgraduate study in Fashion Design, Luxury Brand Management, Fashion Business, Creative Direction, Textiles, Entrepreneurship, or other specialist creative disciplines. The professional portfolio, graduate showcase, and extensive industry experience gained during the programme also provide an excellent foundation for joining fashion incubators, establishing an independent label, or progressing into senior creative and leadership roles within the global fashion industry.