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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: WWF9

Footwear Innovation (Level 6 top-up)

De Montfort University
Leicester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£16,800Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
94%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by De Montfort University, the BA (Hons) Footwear Innovation (Level 6 top-up) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in computing and information technology. Based in Leicester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. This top-up programme is designed for Level 5 students who have completed their education to an HND (level 5) or international equivalent) in Fashion Design or a related practical discipline, offering a fast track to gain a BA (Hons) in Footwear Innovation in just one year. With strong industry connections and partnerships across global fashion and performance sectors, this programme focuses on practical technical skills, guiding you through the entire design process—from research and ideation to developing cutting-edge solutions that meet international footwear standards. This course empha... International tuition fees are £16,800 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 87% student satisfaction rating, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Footwear Design and Development
Materials Science and Experimentation for Footwear
Pattern Cutting and Prototype Construction
CAD and Digital Design Technologies
Footwear Categories and Specialisation
Industry Project and Professional Practice
Global Footwear Innovation and Sustainability
Portfolio Development and Professional Presentation
UCAS Code:WWF9
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,800

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£50,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — De Montfort University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£28,000£35,000
3 years£18,500£24,000£28,500
5 years£24,000£29,500£35,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£29,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-03 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
10%Studying
10%Seeking Work
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
94%
Learning opportunities
95%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About De Montfort University

De Montfort University offers Footwear Innovation (Level 6 top-up) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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