BA (Hons) Fashion Design with a Foundation Year in Birmingham United Kingdom | Birmingham City University

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Design program prepares you for success in the fashion world, offering valuable work experience opportunities with renowned brands like Paul Smith, Ted Baker, Christopher Kane, Reiss, H&M, and Adidas.
Beyond training as womenswear and menswear designers, this degree opens doors to diverse roles including: accessories designer, creative director, sportswear designer, brand strategist, fashion buyer, digital content producer, museum curator, kids' fashion designer, theatrical costume creator, 3D fashion specialist, denim developer, visual merchandiser, textile specialist, production sourcing expert, pattern technician, social media influencer, retail space designer, jewelry creator, knitwear specialist, intimate apparel designer, product merchandiser, and digital fashion designer.

About foundation programs
The foundation year serves as an inspiring introduction to your degree path, helping you build essential skills for entering the creative sector.
This preparatory program combines aspects of fashion design, fashion business, branding, and textile design curricula. You'll collaborate with students from various Fashion & Textiles disciplines, fostering knowledge exchange while honing visual communication techniques. The course builds both confidence and self-reliance to prepare you for undergraduate studies.
We strive to inspire, motivate, and challenge you, helping transform you into a skilled student with strong fashion sensibilities and a passion for continuous learning.

This program perfectly suits those aspiring to creative careers in fashion design and adjacent fields. The curriculum develops core competencies for the fashion industry, providing the expertise, technical abilities, and creative mindset needed for professional success.
During your second year, you can pursue industry placements in your preferred sector, with an optional placement year between years two and three. Upon graduation, you'll present a professional portfolio tailored to your specific career goals.