Foundation Entry paperwork is the first hurdle on this BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation: recorded routes include thirty-two UCAS points, Pass-grade extended diplomas, Access awards, or two-plus years of relevant work experience, usually with GCSE English. Only once that preparatory year is complete do you enter Aldgate studio Fashion stages and live briefs of the kind past cohorts explored with Oh Polly. October intake timing appears in key facts; applicants who already clear direct Fashion entry should open the standard Fashion course instead. Sewing studios and Mac suites appear later once the foundation stage is complete. AF Education gives UK home students free help applying and with Student Finance England.
Key facts
- Award / level
- BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
- Study mode
- Full time
- Schedule options
- Weekday
- Location
- At the Aldgate campus in London
- Upcoming intake
- February 2027
- Application deadline
- 22 Jan 2027
- Foundation year
- Yes — included in this course title
- Awarding university
- University for the Creative Arts
- Partner pathway
- LCCA
Who this course is for
This suits applicants who need a foundation year before studio Fashion study in London.
Entry routes for mature students
Foundation entry includes routes such as 32 UCAS points, relevant diplomas, or alternative entry with at least two years’ relevant work experience, plus GCSE English expectations. Confirm current rules.
Funding with Student Finance England
AF Education is a free service for England-resident UK home students — not international applicants. For eligible courses, a Tuition Fee Loan is paid directly to the university and a Maintenance Loan is paid to you for living costs. Eligibility depends on residency and previous study; use our free eligibility checker before you apply.
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How often you study
Full-time weekday study is listed at Aldgate in London. Most courses AF Education supports need 1 to 2 campus days a week, usually about 2 to 4 hours a day, so many students keep working. Your exact timetable is confirmed before you enrol.
Career and progression
After the foundation year you follow the Fashion degree studio pathway. AF Education does not guarantee placements or jobs.
Course overview from University for the Creative Arts
Define your signature style and learn how to transform concepts into collections that make an impact. On this BA (Hons) Fashion degree in London, you’ll explore the cultural, economic and sustainable practices shaping fashion today while mastering the technical skills to design for tomorrow. From your first year, you’ll take ideas from sketchbook to finished garment, developing skills in draping, fabric manipulation, pattern cutting, textile construction and garment manufacturing.
On this course, your learning goes far beyond the studio. Live briefs with brands, portfolio development and computer-aided design sessions connect you directly to industry practice. Past students have collaborated with labels such as Oh Polly on projects exploring trend forecasting, sustainability and brand identity, reworking garments into fresh creations and presenting them on the catwalk with real professional feedback.
Collaboration runs through every stage of the course, reflecting how the fashion world really works. You’ll graduate with a distinct collection, industry experience and the confidence to step into careers across the fashion industry, from designer and buyer to stylist, textile designer or visual merchandiser.
We provide dedicated facilities to help you produce work to an industry-standard level and prepare for a bright future. These resources ensure that, upon graduation, you’ll feel ready to start working from day one.
At LCCA, you’ll have access to a wide range of specialist facilities across the college, including:
WGSN access and digital library resources through UCA – WGSN is a leading trend forecasting platform for fashion and design businesses.
Fashion studios with 24 industrial sewing machines, overlockers and embroidery machines.
Printmaking studio for hands-on experimentation.
Mac studios with 110 Apple iMacs, equipped with software such as GameMaker, Autodesk Maya, Unreal Engine, Cinema 4D and Adobe Creative Cloud applications.
A degree in Fashion gives you the creative and technical skills to step into a variety of roles across the industry. With your portfolio and experience, you’ll be ready to pursue positions such as:
- Design co-ordinator
- Fashion technologist
- Product developer
- Visual merchandiser
- Pattern cutter and seamstress
- Fashion buyer
- Fashion designer
- Retail buyer
- Stylist
- Textile designer
- Clothing/textile technologist
- Garment technologist
How this course differs
This page is BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation at University for the Creative Arts: Bachelors, with a foundation year, Full Time (Weekday), at Aldgate (London). Other versions with the same title are listed below so you can pick the right one.
| Course | University | Level | Foundation year | Mode | Campus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation this page | University for the Creative Arts (Partner: LCCA) | Bachelors | Yes | Full Time · Weekday | Aldgate (London) |
| BA (Hons) Fashion | University for the Creative Arts (Partner: LCCA) | Bachelors | No | Full Time · Weekday | Aldgate (London) |
| BA (Hons) Fashion | University for the Creative Arts (Partner: LCCA) | Level 5 | No | Full Time · Weekday | Aldgate (London) |
BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation is available at London. Campus details and map links are below.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation
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Aldgate
The Amp, 41-71 Commercial Road, Whitechapel, London, E11LA
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Feb 2027Application deadline 22 Jan 2027 73 days left
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Entry Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
Foundation Entry Standard Requirements 32 UCAS Tariff points. BTEC Extended Diploma (Merit, Pass, Pass). UAL Extended Diploma (Pass). 32 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma. International Baccalaureate (24…
English Language Requirements for University for the Creative Arts
GCSE English at grade C/4 or equivalent · Functional Skills English Level 2. · Duolingo English Test (DET) 100 minimum preferably no minimum per component If your first language is not English,…
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FAQs about this course
How is this different from BA Fashion?
This page adds a foundation year before the studio Fashion stages; the standard Fashion page starts at Level 4.
Will I still use the fashion studios?
Yes. After foundation you use the same studio facilities described for the Fashion pathway.
Where is teaching?
Aldgate in London.
What UCAS points are listed for foundation entry?
Foundation entry standard requirements include 32 UCAS Tariff points among other routes.
Can I get Student Finance England for this course?
AF Education gives England-resident UK home students (not international applicants) free help applying for Student Finance England on eligible courses. Check your eligibility free before you apply.
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