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Fashion Design Innovation - BA (Hons)

University of Leeds

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

  • Location

    Leeds, Main

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


Make your mark as you embrace cutting-edge fashion technology and fully realise your creativity to solve the biggest challenges facing the fashion industry today.

The fashion world is fraught with issues around ethics, sustainability, economic upheaval and the global supply chain. Explore how to tackle them by gaining a deeper understanding of the latest developments in fashion and textile design.You’ll draw from the latest research and studies, investigating fashion and textile design, diverse fashion markets and sustainability. You’ll balance this with creative experimentation as you hone your virtual and physical design craft. Then, gain the confidence to produce innovative solutions that weave your practical skills with the latest digital technologies.You’ll be supported to practice your handiwork independently within our creative spaces, such as our sculpture, fashion design, and knit and weave studios. Our digital print, laser cutting and 3D print, and printmaking workshops are also on hand for you to test your skills and bounce new ideas off your peers.Global pollution and waste, shifting consumer habits, economic upheaval and the labour exploitation mean the fashion world lives in provocative times. But you’ll champion forward-thinking social, ethical and sustainable fashion design, and upon graduation, you’ll be ready and prepared to build a better fashion industry.


Student profile: Laurence Moreton Burt


''The campus was very appealing, and the School of Design was housed in a beautiful building. The staff and students were friendly and had answers to all my questions. It was a much more positive experience than I’d had at other open days. The chance to do a year in industry also helped me to choose this course over others.''

Laurence Moreton Burt, School of Design graduate


Why study at Leeds

- Be at the forefront of fashion technology: Engage with the latest developments in fashion and textiles to discover material innovations and technological breakthroughs.- Specialist facilities: Put your skills to the test with our laser cutting and 3D print workshop, XLab for Immersive Technologies and other practical studios.- Access to experts: Glean insights from industry-recognised visiting speakers from across the world.- Professional membership: As a Fashion Design Innovation student, gain membership to the Association of Suppliers to the British Clothing Industry.


Rankings and awards

- 6th in the UK for Art and Design, Complete University Guide 2026- 53rd in the world for Arts and Humanities, QS World Rankings by Subject 2026


Where this degree could take you

Our graduates have pursued a rich variety of careers in the fashion industry, including design, pattern cutting, garment technology, buying, trend forecasting, PR and journalism. They’ve gone on to work for companies like:- Abercrombie & Fitch- Puma- Cos- All Saints- Next- Jenny Packman- Burberry- New Look- Next- River Island- Ted Baker- Tommy Hilfiger- Warehouse- French Connection- H&M- Christopher Kane- Hobbs- Mint Velvet- Victoria Beckham- Marks and Spencer- Oliver Bonas- Whistles- Superdry- Urban Outfitters- Paul Smith


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Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 28,750per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

University of Leeds

  • University League Table

    18th

  • Campus address

    University of Leeds (Main), Woodhouse Lane, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 9JT, United Kingdom

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A global community with staff and students from over 130 countries, providing opportunities to meet and work with people from around the world.
The University of Leeds continually invests in its campus, from new labs and lecture theatres to one of the most impressive libraries in the UK.
The University of Leeds has been welcoming international students for over 100 years, so you can be sure of experienced help throughout your time at Leeds.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Art & Design

    6th out of 82

    9th out of 124 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 243
    151 62%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    73.0 73%

    7th

    2

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    60th

    9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 212
    150 71%

    18th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    18th

    1

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.15 79%

    58th

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