Fashion (with Integrated Foundation Year) with Diploma in Creative Professional Development
Norwich University of the ArtsA-Level Entry
CC
UCAS Points
64 points
Avg. Graduate Salary
£22,500
About this course
Fashion at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) combines creative thinking with technical skill and understanding, enabling our graduates to fulfil professional ambitions in a wide variety of roles across the creative industries and beyond. Visual research, conceptual thinking, material explorations of form and silhouette alongside commercial awareness and professional communication skills enable you to find your creative voice within a supportive and shared fashion experience.
The course is forward-looking in its approach, preparing graduates for an ever-evolving industry, meeting the needs of commerciality while embracing ethical responsibility and inclusive design. Determination, adaptability and prepared for change are key attributes of our Fashion graduates.
INTEGRATED FOUNDATION (YEAR 0)
This course includes an integrated foundation year (Year 0), which promotes developing practical, technical and creative skills and confidence. Building on your prior experience, you will be introduced to some of our workshops to assist your skill development, with an increasing emphasis on professional standards and independent study. The course places emphasis on your personal commitment to study, while supporting you in your progression.
KEY FEATURES
DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
The Diploma in Creative Professional Development offers undergraduate students the chance to spend a year between Year 2 and 3 of their course exploring their employability options through a structured programme of input sessions and work-based learning. The aim of the course is to provide you with an opportunity to gain industry insight, develop your employability skills through a series of supported experiences, expand your network and build your confidence in the workplace.
YOUR FUTURE
The final year of the course enables you to identify a personal strategy, through practical and theoretical research, development, and outcomes, to evidence the required skills and attributes for your future direction. This may include a fashion collection alongside other outcomes appropriate to your intended ambitions.
Projects with industry enable you to present your work for industry feedback and gain commercial and creative exposure, developing your aspirations during your studies. We have recently worked with brands including John Lewis, Oasis, Superdry, Oliver Bonas, Ralph Lauren, Escada Sport, and YKK on industry-focused projects.
Graduates of the course have secured diverse roles in fashion-related positions and beyond including design roles at H&M, Ted Baker, Victoria Beckham, Marks & Spencer, Outfit Arcadia Group and Blakely and manufacturing roles in companies including Yarmouth Oilskins. Others have progressed to post graduate research, in areas such as bio-material research and creative health for art therapy.
OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
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Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 5 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Norwich
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £22,500