BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear (with placement year in industry) in London United Kingdom | University of the Arts London

University of the Arts London | London United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 28,570
(c. USD38,174.38)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
48 months

As the sole footwear program globally rooted in Cordwainer's legacy, this BA unlocks genuinely innovative shoe design through profound craftsmanship knowledge. The BA in Cordwainer's Footwear transforms your creative visions into tangible, wearable, and coveted pieces. Championing bold creations, this program equips you with the expertise to advance the footwear industry and pioneer fresh waves of innovation.

Situated in London's vibrant fashion landscape, with access to exceptional facilities, cutting-edge technology, specialized software, and direct mentorship from Cordwainer experts, this course cultivates extraordinary shoemakers and designers. Graduates emerge with hands-on industry experience and the assurance to showcase original design concepts.

Step into an endlessly stimulating and creatively rewarding field where you can make a significant impact within a tight-knit community. The program boasts a distinguished alumni network, each recognized for translating visionary designs into reality through meticulous technical mastery. Graduates have joined prestigious houses including Nicholas Kirkwood, Kurt Geiger, Jimmy Choo, and Malone Souliers.

3 years / 4 years (including industry placement year)


Destination of Study

Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are

One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications

112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels preferred subjects include English Maths Art Design Textiles and Science
Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design
Distinction Merit Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma preferred subjects Art Design
Merit at UAL Extended Diploma
Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma
112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification
or equivalent EU or nonEU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum
and three GCSE passes at grade AC or grade 94
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio
IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.

TOEFL IBT - valid for 2 years - Score Required - 80 - Listening - 17, Reading - 18, Writing - 17, Speaking - 20.
TOEFL iBT Home Edition is NOT accepted.

Tuition GBP 28,570

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