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We understand that creative individuals increasingly need to know more about the appropriate business, technological, environmental, ethical and social issues in order to become self-reliant practitioners and this is reflected throughout this exciting programme.

This course has been developed in response to feedback from business, tutors, students and graduates and reflects the diverse opportunities within the fashion industry.

Structure

Your first year encourages experimentation in order to develop creative responses to the issues of market and society through research, practical skills, technical skills and communication. You will benefit from working alongside students from other five courses whilst developing and considering a variety of specialist techniques.

In the second year, the balance of projects reflects the broad scope of issues facing the industry from sustainability, changes in consumer
lifestyle trends, through to the challenges of the highly competitive fashion marketplace and small businesses. You will engage with projects written in collaboration with an industry partner. Examples of recent collaborations include Puma, Top Shop, MCM and Lacoste.

The optional Industry Placement year allows you to implement your learning and apply it to the context of a commercial environment. Previous students have gained experience in a vast range of companies such as: Stella McCartney, Alexander McQueen, Mulberry and Boudicca in London, American Eagle and DKNY in New York, Mexx in the Netherlands and Adidas in Germany. During the year, you will produce a report and the overall experience qualifies for a Diploma in Industrial Studies.

In the final year you are directed towards creating an individual realisation of your skills and talents by developing your learning in conjunction with your personal strengths and ambitions. You are prepared for a career within your chosen area of strength and interest through professional and personal development and you will also gain confidence and an insight into life as a graduate.