Our Fashion BA (Hons) degree was ranked No.1 in London for Fashion in The Guardian University Guide league table 2023 and was one of a handful of worldwide institutions to have been awarded four badges of excellence by the Business of Fashion (for Best Overall, Best in Global Influence, Best in Learning Experience and Best in Long-term Value). We have been ranked in the top 25 Fashion Schools in the World, and one of only three in the UK, by Fashionista, the influential and trusted source of fashion news. View the 2019 rankings.
The course focuses on the evolution and radical change in design. You will explore how design is influenced by cultural, social, critical, and historical studies.
You will develop your signature style, experimenting across sketch work, 2D to 3D, knitwear, and digital print in Kingston School of Art's workshops and dedicated fashion design studios. You will also have access to our working dress archive which includes pieces from 1750 to the present day, including the recently acquired Sibling knitwear archive. Our curator also works closely with Bath Fashion Museum.
Reasons to choose Kingston
- Kingston is ranked No.1 in London and No.2 in the UK for fashion and textiles (Guardian university league table 2023).
- This course has been awarded the Creative Skillset Tick (Fashion Design category), which recognizes outstanding courses and their contribution to the creative industries.
- Kingston is one of just a handful of worldwide institutions to be awarded four Badges of Excellence by the Business of Fashion.
