Course Overview
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
BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation at University for the Creative Arts is eligible for Student Finance England funding: a tuition fee loan of up to £9,535 per year paid directly to the university, plus a maintenance loan of up to £13,762 per year for your living costs. The built-in foundation year means you can start this degree without A-levels — ideal for mature students returning to education. Repayments only start once you earn over £25,000 a year.
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BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation is offered by University for the Creative Arts in partnership with LCCA . Students can choose flexible class schedules such as Weekday, allowing them to balance education with other commitments. The programme is offered in Full time study mode. It supports academic pathways at Bachelors level, and is available across key study locations including London. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
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 Oct 2026Application deadline 11 Sep 2026 14 days overdue
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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 points).
- Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).
Alternative Entry
- Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience.
- English proficiency and suitable business skills.
- Successful admissions interview.
Year 1 Entry
Standard Requirements
- 112 UCAS Tariff points.
- Foundation Diploma in Art & Design (Level 3 or 4).
- BTEC Extended Diploma (Merit, Pass, Pass).
- UAL Extended Diploma (Merit).
- 112 UCAS Tariff points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma.
- International Baccalaureate (27–30 points).
- Four GCSEs at Grade 4/C or above, including English (or Functional Skills English/Key Skills Communication Level 2).
Other Information
- Equivalent UK and international Level 3 qualifications are accepted.
- Applicants from diverse educational backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
- IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required if English is not your first language.
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, you will need an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent.
Who it's for
BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation at University for the Creative Arts is a practical option for mature students, career changers, and anyone returning to education who wants a clear, funded route into university study.
Because this programme includes a foundation year, it can suit applicants who do not hold traditional A-level results but are ready to build academic confidence before progressing onto the full degree pathway.
Study location & mode
This course is listed with University for the Creative Arts and can be studied in London .
- Study mode: Full time
- Class schedule: Weekday
Exact campus availability can vary by intake — use the campus list above and speak to an advisor if you need a specific location or timetable.
How this course is funded
Eligible students in England may be able to fund tuition and living costs through Student Finance England. As general guidance, that can include a tuition fee loan paid to the university and a maintenance loan for living costs. Repayments normally start only once you earn over the published repayment threshold.
This is general information, not a personal funding decision. Final eligibility, amounts, and repayment terms are confirmed when you apply for student finance — AF Education does not guarantee funding approval.
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AF Education support is 100% free for students. We help you check eligibility, choose a suitable course and campus, prepare documents, and submit your application — with clear next steps for Student Finance England where relevant.
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