Middlesex University London - Foundation Year in Fashion

Middlesex University London

Foundation Year in Fashion

The Foundation Year in Fashion is offered as an entry route to a fashion degree for students who don't yet meet the entry requirements for degree-level study.


Why study the Foundation Year in Fashion at Middlesex University?

Gain essential technical skills while we prepare you for a stimulating career in the fashion industry, whether you want to be a designer, maker, stylist, or photographer. As well as technique, we will equip you with the confidence and independence you need to engage with the fashion world and move forward in your fashion education with us at Middlesex.
You will enrol on a four-year course which includes the one-year foundation year. The number of students who progress to degree study is very high. The Foundation Year in Fashion will be taught in a blended approach, including online learning and in our excellent studios and facilities at our Hendon campus by the same lecturing staff who teach on our degree courses. You are taught in small group seminars and workshops.


The Foundation

 

Year is for you if:

  • you do not have the right qualifications for a full degree
  • you feel you are not yet ready for degree-level study
  • you have limited or no technical experience, and wish to gain confidence in technical areas of study
  • you are returning to study and feel you need some help to get up to speed with the demands of learning before embarking on a degree

Course Highlights

  • Gain essential technical skills while we prepare you for a stimulating career in the fashion industry
  • Build the confidence and independence you need to engage with the fashion world and move forward in your fashion education

  • Benefit from a blended approach learning including a combination of online learning and access to our excellent studios and facilities at our Hendon campus
  • Learn from expert tutors that cover extensive knowledge and experience

Entry Requirements

A LevelsDEE/CD - DDE/CC including an E in a Science or numerate subject
BTECMPP in a related subject
Access requirementsOverall pass in a related subject: must include 45 credits at level 3
CombinationsA combination of A-Level, BTEC and other accepted qualifications that total 56 -64 UCAS Tariff points including 16 points from a science or numerate subject
IELTS

6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components).

Course Details

The Foundation Year in Fashion is an intensive course that focuses on developing creative and communication skills in the fashion industry. Students will learn specialist techniques, develop a creative portfolio, and develop fashion-specific research and writing skills. By the end of the first year, they will have a strong portfolio that showcases their skills and reflects their future professional direction. Optional modules are available at levels 5 and 6, but not all courses offer them. Students will be asked to choose their preferred module during the previous academic year. If an optional module is not offered, the program will advise students after the selection period or at the earliest time the programme team decides not to run the module and help them choose an alternative module.

Course Modules

Principles of Fashion (30 credits)
Fashion Skills (30 credits)
Fashion: Creative London (30 credits)
Portfolio (30 credits)

*The information’s are correct at the time of publishing, however it may change if university makes any changes after we have published the information. While we try our best to provide correct information, It is advisable to call us or visit university website for up to date information.

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