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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W238

Fashion Design (with Professional Practice Year)

University for the Creative Arts
Epsom, England
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4 yearsDuration
£17,500Per Year (Intl)
£24,000Avg. Graduate Salary
93%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in creative arts and design with the BA (Hons) Fashion Design (with Professional Practice Year) at University for the Creative Arts. Based in Epsom, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Turn ideas into reality, express yourself through fashion, and get invaluable access to the industry on our BA (Hons) Fashion Design degree course at UCA Epsom. This course prides itself on its diverse student body. Regardless of where you are on your design journey, we have the space and the skilled team to help you reach your full potential. International tuition fees are £17,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 70% student satisfaction rating, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Design Fundamentals and Drawing
Fashion Research and Concept Development
Pattern Making and Construction Techniques
Fashion Branding and Marketing
Digital Fashion Design and 3D Visualisation
Sustainable Fashion and Industry Practice
Professional Placement Year
Final Collection and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W238
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

International Baccalaureate

27 points

27 total points in the International Baccalaureate Diploma with at least 15 IB points at Higher level. As this course requires an audition, you are not required to have a performance-related subject.

UCAS Points32

🗣️ 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

£17,500

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£70,000

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University for the Creative Arts

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£22,000£24,000£28,000
3 years£16,500£21,500£26,000
5 years£21,000£26,500£32,500

UK subject average: £24,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 10% below UK average salary
This course
£21,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 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

77%Working
3%Studying
7%Work & Study
7%Seeking Work
60%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01-03 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.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

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

Teaching on my course
93%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
86%
Organisation and management
52%
Learning resources
94%
Student voice
70%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University for the Creative Arts

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