Fashion Design BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fashion Design BA (Hons)
About this course
At Winchester School of Art, our BA Fashion Design course empowers you to explore your creative identity while tackling real-world challenges. Whether youre passionate about sustainability, digital innovation, or redefining fashion narratives, this course gives you the tools to make your mark. You’ll work in collaborative studio spaces, blending traditional craft with cutting-edge digital techniques. As part of a renowned art school within a research-rich Russell Group university, youll benefit from world-class insights, resources and extended collaborative com...
About this course<br/>At Winchester School of Art, our BA Fashion Design course empowers you to explore your creative identity while tackling real-world challenges. Whether youre passionate about sustainability, digital innovation, or redefining fashion narratives, this course gives you the tools to make your mark. You’ll work in collaborative studio spaces, blending traditional craft with cutting-edge digital techniques. As part of a renowned art school within a research-rich Russell Group university, youll benefit from world-class insights, resources and extended collaborative community. For example, the first-year Fashion Futures module explores emerging trends such as climate-conscious design, wearable tech and inclusive fashion—helping you understand fashion’s evolving role in society.<br/><br/>You’ll also join a community of graduates working at leading brands including Alexander McQueen, Burberry, JW Anderson, Stella McCartney, and more. 92% of our graduates were in employment or further study within 15 months (Graduate Outcomes 2022/23, published in 2025).<br/><br/>Key features of the course<br/>• A future-focused curriculum co-designed with industry experts<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Access to vintage archives (Victorian to 1980s) for hands-on inspiration<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Opportunities to collaborate on live briefs with brands and showcase your work at Graduate Fashion Week<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Connections with the British Fashion Council (BFC), UKFT, and a global network of creatives<br/><br/><br/><br/>Student Support<br/>You’ll be guided by industry-experienced tutors and supported with wellbeing resources and inclusive teaching practices.<br/><br/>Further Information<br/>The BA Fashion Design is a three-year, full-time course at Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or in industry, extending your degree to four years. The course is a member of UKFT, BFC, and Graduate Fashion Week (GFW). For details, visit our course page.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Winchester School of Art
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Codes/info
Course Code
FD23
Institution Code
S27
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Not Accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject). Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4 We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits overall in an art related subject with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3. Out of the 45 credits at level 3, Distinction in 24 credits and Merit in 21 credits.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
30
Pass, with 30 points overall with 15 points at Higher Level. Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP): Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements. Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
B
BBB from three A levels or BB from two A levels and B from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs  | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £24,400 | 2025/26 | Year 1 | 
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