BA (Hons) Fashion Design in Southampton United Kingdom | Southampton Solent University

Prepare your innovative designs for the runway. This program cultivates your creative talents through hands-on training in everything from bespoke tailoring to urban fashion in our dedicated design studios.
You'll receive guidance to master every stage of fashion creation - from conceptualization and research to final product development. The curriculum allows exploration across both men's and women's apparel, with opportunities to integrate textile and print design into your fashion projects.

Our faculty prioritizes personalized attention, offering diverse design challenges ranging from artistic explorations to real-world commercial assignments. This approach helps refine your creative abilities while shaping your unique design perspective - clarifying your ideal position within the fashion sector.

You'll acquire advanced technical competencies including innovative pattern-making, apparel production, and digital textile printing using professional-grade equipment. Our specialized workshops feature industrial sewing machines, digital/sublimation printers, and various laser cutting technologies.

The program strongly emphasizes professional presentation techniques, covering fashion sketching, technical flats, and concept board development to help you assemble an impressive, career-ready design portfolio.

A mandatory industry placement provides practical experience. Previous students have secured positions with renowned brands including House of Holland, Timberland, Alexander McQueen, Ted Baker, and Marks & Spencer.

Graduating students exhibit their collections at Graduate Fashion Week (GFW). The 2023 GFW awards saw seven of our candidates nominated by the Graduate Fashion Foundation across multiple categories.



3-year duration