Fashion Design with Business Studies

University of Brighton
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years Business and management studiesArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

BCC - BBB

UCAS Points

104 - 120 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£23,500

About this course

Immerse yourself in creativity and craftsmanship with our Fashion Design with Business Studies degree.

You'll develop practical skills and discover your unique design approach, guided by industry professionals and skilled technicians. A year-long placement lets you apply your learning, enhancing your portfolio and contacts. Explore creative cutting, materials innovation, and both traditional and digital processes.

At Brighton, we value inclusivity, social responsibility and sustainability. You'll study in a diverse and welcoming creative environment where we'll encourage you to think critically about fashion. You will share modules with other fashion and textiles students, and become part of a progressive and dynamic community.

TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE

  • Excellent reputation in industry for producing creative, innovative and hard-working graduates – our alumni have worked at organisations including Burberry, Victoria Beckham, River Island and Calvin Klein.

  • Sustainability is one of our guiding principles and integrated into all your learning.

  • A vibrant and supportive community in an art school in the centre of Brighton.

  • Excellent technical facilities and spacious studios with technicians are on hand to help you develop practical skills.

  • An optional placement year gives you the chance to put your learning into practice in a professional environment, strengthening your portfolio and industry contacts.

  • Lecturers with years of fashion industry experience will be guiding and supporting you.

  • The Graduate Show and fashion show mark the end of your degree and you can exhibit a body of work.

  • Industry-standard technologies and practices develop your understanding and appreciation of process and quality, enabling you to create professional design proposals.

  • Business studies is integrated throughout the degree meaning you will leave ready to enter the business of fashion, whether to start your own company or work as part of a team within international brands and design houses.

  • Graduate with a portfolio ready for the fashion industry.

  • Talks from industry professionals throughout your studies will give you both business insight and creative inspiration.

  • Follow the course on Instagram: @fashion_brighton
  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BCC - BBB
    UCAS Tariff Points 104 - 120 points
    BTEC MMM - DDM

    Study Options

    This course is available in 2 study options:

    Full-time Shown above

    Duration: 3 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Sandwich

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BA (Hons)

    Location: Brighton

    Avg. Salary: £23,500

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    1132 Marketing, sales and advertising directors
    2431 Management consultants and business analysts
    7220 Customer service supervisors
    1150 Managers and directors in retail and wholesale
    2435 Professional/Chartered company secretaries
    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Brighton
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Business and management studies, Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £23,500