BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Professional Placement Year in Bath United Kingdom | Bath Spa University

This intensive, fast-moving program is designed for driven and goal-oriented individuals pursuing a career in fashion. The curriculum provides an in-depth design education tailored for committed students seeking specialized roles in the fashion sector. Our approach focuses on nurturing each student's unique potential to become original, forward-thinking designers with styles that resonate in today's fashion landscape. The program prioritizes conceptual thinking, creativity, and cultivating personal design perspectives supported by robust technical skills in pattern making and product development.

Fashion represents a constantly evolving field that mirrors societal attitudes and emotions. It reflects transformation through design, shaped by cultural, historical, economic, and political influences. You'll explore every stage of the design journey, including research and concept development, sketching and illustration, textile and color experimentation, historical context studies, and translating two-dimensional concepts into three-dimensional forms. This year includes valuable industry placements, typically consisting of one to three professional experiences totaling at least nine months. Completing this component successfully showcases your readiness for professional roles.

Our alumni have secured positions at leading brands including Zara (Spain), Chinti & Parker, Osman, Peter Pilotto, Old Navy (San Francisco), Erdem, Berghaus, and others. Some graduates have pursued advanced degrees or launched their own fashion labels.