Fashion Design with Business Studies
University of BrightonFashion Design with Business Studies BA (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at University of Brighton, based in Brighton, taught full-time over 3 years. Graduates earn £23,500 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BCC - BBB.
A-Level Entry
BCC - BBB
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
104 - 120 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Avg. Graduate Salary
£23,500
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
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
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 3 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Brighton
Avg. grad pay (5y): £23,500
Duration: 4 Years
Qualification: BA (Hons)
Location: Brighton
Avg. grad pay (5y): £23,500
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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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
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ