Integrated Foundation - Bachelor of Arts (Honours) - Fashion Design

The BA Fashion Design degree with Foundation Year at Birmingham City University offers a comprehensive education in fashion design, combining creative innovation with technical craftsmanship. The course places a strong emphasis on sustainability, systems thinking, and socio-economic awareness, while providing opportunities for international experiences and collaboration with industry partners to support students’ creative development and future employability.

The Foundation Year serves as an introductory stage, allowing students to explore ideas, experiment with materials and techniques, and develop essential creative and research skills in preparation for degree-level study. Students become part of the University’s Fashion and Textiles community, benefiting from an inclusive and collaborative environment alongside peers across related disciplines such as textile design, fashion business, and fashion communication.

This cross-disciplinary approach encourages collaboration, shared learning, and the development of visual communication and specialist craft skills, helping students build confidence and independence. As they progress, students are supported in refining their personal aesthetic, engaging with sustainable practices, and developing the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the fashion industry.