Footwear Foundation Degree

Leicester College

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    Leicester

This course addresses the needs of today’s footwear industry. It is equivalent to years one and two of a BA (Hons) degree and combines academic research with vocational practice in a range of footwear disciplines. You will learn about specific requirements in design; shoemaking; range building; trend packages; supply chain management and footwear business and […]

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Leicester (Leicestershire)
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Painter Street, LE1 3WA

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About this course

Standard entry to this course requires a minimum of 32 UCAS points from a recognised level 3 qualification in a related subject (i.e. two A2s at grade D, extended diploma PPP, or an Access to HE). You are expected to hold GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or equivalent. We welcome applicants who do not match standard entry requirements but who can demonstrate ability to study this subject at university level and who can evidence relevant experience. You will need a portfolio of your work. Following receipt of this work, an interview by phone will be conducted.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Supply
  • Industry

Course programme

Year 1

As this course addresses the needs of today’s footwear industry, there is a strong focus on work-based learning and the course covers a broad spectrum of footwear industry-related topics. You will study the following modules in year one/level 4:

Footwear Fashion and Design (to include CAD and Textiles)
Production Technology
Footwear Buying
Supply and Management Skills.

Year 2

In year two a greater element of independent study is required, with further development of your specialist skills culminating in a final collection and end of year show. You will study the following modules:

Style Prediction and Marketing Strategies
Manufacturing Technology
Professional Development (employability skills and industry experience)
Product Design and Development.

Additional information

Modules are assessed through the completion of either practical or written assignments that are set in a contemporary, work-related context. The final stages of the course involve the production of a professional portfolio. The work you undertake is negotiable and will reflect your individual strengths and career aspirations. The final grade on your DMU certificate at the end of this course follows the standard university foundation degree classification system of distinction, merit and pass.

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