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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W230
Fashion Design
University of ChesterChester, England
3 yearsDuration
£14,950Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
82%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of Chester, the BA (Hons) Fashion Design provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Chester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Fashion Design is a fast-paced and practically driven course aimed at inquisitive and hardworking individuals, who are strongly motivated to develop their own unique creative design identity. The course places innovative design thinking at the heart of its delivery and engages students to create design concepts that push the boundaries between current and future design practice. Studio, lecture and workshop sessions encourage inquisitive learning, and signposting to internship opportunities provides industry relevance. 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 a median graduate salary of £19,000 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 78% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Fashion Design Fundamentals
Pattern Cutting and Garment Construction
Digital Design and CAD for Fashion
Contextual Studies in Fashion History
Sustainable Fashion and Ethics
Fashion Design Studio Practice
Professional Portfolio and Industry Practice
Final Year Design Project
UCAS Code:W230
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BCC - BBC |
| International Baccalaureate | 28 points |
| UCAS Points | 104 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£14,950
per year
Total Course Cost (3 years)£44,850
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 — University of Chester
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £21,500 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £15,500 | £19,000 | £23,500 |
| 5 years | £19,000 | £23,000 | £29,000 |
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▼ 21% below UK average salary
This course
£19,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£24,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH25-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
77%Working
1%Studying
7%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
52%Professional Jobs
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 averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
82%Learning opportunities
81%Assessment and feedback
79%Academic support
85%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
87%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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