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Fashion with Business Studies (MDES)
University of Brighton
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| Annual Tuition Fee: | ≈ € 10,480 - ≈ € 14,550 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Brighton / United Kingdom | ||
| Duration: | 48 months | ||
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| Languages: | English | ||
Location of University of Brighton
These courses prepare you for work in the fashion design or fashion-related industries.
Career and progression opportunities
Graduates are employed in prestigious fashion houses, for example, H&M, Max Mara, Chloe, Balenciaga and Burberry.
Other alumni including Emma Cook, and Stevi Jelbart and Emma Sandham-King of Ophelia Fancy have established their own companies and design labels.
Most graduates work as designers, buyers, merchandisers, stylists and trend forecasters. Others go on to postgraduate study at MA or doctoral levels.
Contents
Course structure
Year 1 is common across the BA(Hons) and MDes integrated masters-level qualifications. You will develop the technical skills of fashion design, including pattern cutting, draping and garment manufacture, while exploring the cultural and commercial contexts of fashion.
In year 2 BA(Hons)/MDes design projects will broaden your knowledge of different fashion market sectors. Projects are diverse and will test your design skills. You will develop your communication skills, and build a body of design work and garment samples to add to your portfolio. You may also complete an optional industrial placement year following year 2.
With academic guidance, you will negotiate which final award suits your study needs during year 2. If aiming for the BA(Hons) award, in your final year you will design and make a collection of market-specific outfits for either womenswear or menswear. You will also produce a professional portfolio of design work, a dissertation and business plan.
Alternatively, if aiming for the masters-level MDes award, over years 3 and 4 you will complete an industrial placement module, and formulate an in-depth personal research question from which you will produce a collection of garments or develop an alternative fashion product. This could be art direction of your own magazine or the design of a product for an industry that requires specific clothing knowledge.
Areas of study
We offer you expertise in research skills, concept and design development, and business studies, professional practice and historical and critical studies are integrated aspects of the course.
Syllabus
Year 1
Fashion Design Process
Personal Design Development
Visual Research and Communication
Historical and Critical Studies
Professional Practice
Year 2
Fashion Design and Market Awareness
Fashion Presentation and Communication
Visual Research for Fashion and Textiles Practice
Extension Studies
Historical and Critical Studies
Professional Practice
Professional experience year (optional)
BA(Hons) final year
Fashion Design Collection
Fashion and Textiles Design Research
Historical and Critical Studies
Design Management and Business Plan
MDes final two years
Fashion Design Intermediate Collection and Professional Portfolio
Historical and Critical Studies
Industrial placement and Business Practice
Fashion Concept and Product
Professional Entrepreneurial Development
Two optional modules
IELTS
You are normally required to take an English Proficiency Test.
Most European Universities recognise the IELTS test.
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Register Now!Requirements
A-levels: not suitable.
ND/C (Level 3): DMM.
International Baccalaureate: individual asssessment.
QAA-approved access course: acceptable; subject-specific units.
GCSE (minimum grade C): a good profile including mathematics and English.
For non-native speakers of English: IELTS 6.0 overall, 6.0 in writing.
Other: Art and Design Foundation Diploma. Interview and portfolio review.
Degree and/or experience: Direct entry to year 3 requires a foundation degree or DipHE in related subjects, or practical or professional experience. Direct entry to year 4 requires an honours degree or equivalent in related subject, and prior work or creative practical experience. Must demonstrate ability to work at postgraduate level.
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.0 |
| Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): | Grade C (Score: 60) |
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