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UndergraduateBachelor of Arts (with Honours)UCAS: W231

Fashion Design (Sandwich)

University of South Wales
Cardiff, Wales
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4 yearsDuration
£16,200Per Year (Intl)
£23,000Avg. Graduate Salary
68%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of South Wales, the BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Sandwich) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in creative arts and design. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time and part-time structure. Fashion is an ever-changing industry that needs professionals who can respond to its challenges. Based in the heart of the dynamic fashion capital of Wales, this Fashion Design degree promotes an innovative and sustainable approach to fashion education. It offers experience of fashion design beyond the university environment and develops skills for life after graduation. International tuition fees are £16,200 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 100% student satisfaction rating, and 77% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fashion Design Fundamentals
Pattern Making and Garment Construction
Fashion Illustration and Visualisation
Sustainable Fashion Practice
Fashion Collections and Development
Fashion Industry and Commercial Practice
Fashion Research and Critical Analysis
Professional Practice and Portfolio Development
UCAS Code:W231
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

To include a relevant Art and Design subject

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£16,200

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£64,800

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Full-time fees per year. Sandwich programme is 4 years total

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£20,000£23,000£26,000
3 years£15,500£20,500£24,500
5 years£20,000£25,000£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▼ 15% below UK average salary
This course
£20,500
UK average
£24,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£25,000
UK average
£24,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 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

73%Working
4%Studying
9%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
47%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH25-01 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
68%
Learning opportunities
68%
Assessment and feedback
74%
Academic support
55%
Organisation and management
55%
Learning resources
80%
Student voice
48%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
65%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About University of South Wales

University of South Wales offers Fashion Design (Sandwich) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#1201QS World
#98UK Ranking
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