Fashion and Design History

Immerse yourself in the world of fashion and design history with our exciting course, exploring the significance of what we wear and use, from designer items to everyday objects.

On our Fashion and Design History degree you'll learn from an expert teaching team about the history and current trends of clothing and design, engaging with diverse images, objects, and texts. You will uncover the connections between fashion, design, and social, political, and cultural identities.

With access to exclusive resources like our Teaching Collection and renowned Design Archives, you will become a hands-on researcher, as well as developing valuable skills in critical thinking and communication.

Our students graduate ready for rewarding careers in fashion, museums, heritage and countless other industries.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

Staff include academics who develop leading research as part of the Centre for Design History on the museums and heritage sector

Opportunity to take a second-year placement

You will work with important local collections at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery and Worthing Museum, and there will be opportunities for field trips beyond Brighton.

At the end of your degree, you will exhibit your dissertation and accompanying poster in the annual graduate show.

As a university we offer excellent resources including the Design lab, a space housing our extensive collection of historic dress and textiles, the Design Archives, St Peters House Special Collection and Screen Archive South East.

Off-site study visits and hands-on sessions.

Join a vibrant community, featuring visiting researchers and practitioners, reading groups, lectures and workshops.

The specialist course team have research expertise on the Middle East, North Africa, South and East Asia, North America and Britain.