Fashion Design - BA (Hons)

Leeds Beckett University

Study a range of fashion design methods as you explore experimental and industry-standard approaches to pattern cutting and garment construction. We’ll encourage you to push the boundaries of your fashion thinking through fashion design practice, whilst being mindful of sustainable practice, diversity and inclusion. As part of this course, you’ll:- Create designs in response to trends, market segmentations and technical innovations, as you explore fabric and form to achieve resolved 3D outcomes- Work on high-profile industry-led briefs, live projects, and competitions to create a professional industry-ready fashion portfolio. This includes our flagship tailoring project and professional portfolio module, in partnership with British luxury brand, Burberry- Develop a strong understanding of the cultural, ethical, and environmental concerns inherent in the fashion industry- Understand ways to develop your 2D and 3D skills, and how to communicate concepts to your audience- Enhance your learning and understanding of the fashion industry through our exceptional Visiting Lecturer programme- Apply industry-recognised CAD (computer-aided design) techniques to your conceptual and technical designs, including Adobe Creative Suite and Clo3D- Have the opportunity to work in the industry during the optional placement year

Enjoy an aspirational final year studying fashion design at university in our dedicated final year studio space. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside our MA Fashion Design students, as well as industry professionals from British luxury brand, Burberry. Together, you'll design and realise your graduate collection.

You’ll have your own studio space in our Broadcasting Place building, home to many of our creative courses. You'll collaborate with other innovative thinkers across subjects including fine art, graphic design, illustration, music, and film.

Fashion is one of the world's biggest industries. It's a reflection of society, identity, and culture, and can be a powerful protagonist for change. On this fashion design degree, you'll explore fashion beyond temporary consumer trends.One project exploring sustainability beyond fast fashion is our collaboration with global charity Oxfam - the Oxfam x Leeds Beckett Fashion Second Hand September project. This live brief challenges you to transform donated, unsaleable clothing into innovative fashion outcomes, promoting circular economy principles and reducing textile waste. You’ll gain experience in sustainable design, garment reconstruction, content creation, and fashion communication.

Fashion Alliance North brings together Northern universities and industry partners to strengthen fashion education, research, and graduate opportunities across the North of England. The collaboration supports emerging fashion talent, celebrates regional creative identity, and challenges London-centric assumptions around access and progression within the fashion industry.

We regularly host guest lectures and workshops on campus and with external organisations. The INSIDE/OUT lecture series features leading