Course Overview
About BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year
Arts University Plymouth offers BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year as an Active full-time weekday programme (partner flag: VCAD). Campuses listed are Canary Wharf, London (Harbour Exchange Square, 3rd Floor, E14 9GE) and Manchester (Arthur House, Chorlton Street, M1 3FH). Category: Fashion Design.
Fashion Design in the title distinguishes this pathway from Fashion Media and Marketing at the same partner. Foundation-year status suits applicants who need preparatory creative undergraduate study first, including many mature learners returning to education. This overview does not invent pattern-cutting modules, industry placements, or entry portfolios.
London Docklands and Manchester city-centre sites give a two-city choice under one university partnership. Speak with AF Education about campus preference, application documents, and Student Finance England eligibility questions for your situation — informational support only, never a funding guarantee on this page.
Choose this Fashion Design foundation page when making garments and design practice is the focus; switch to Fashion Media and Marketing when communications and marketing themes matter more than design craft. Confirm with an adviser which city intake is open before you gather documents for Canary Wharf or Manchester.
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year at Arts University Plymouth 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.
Explore more funded Fashion Design courses or other universities in London, universities in Manchester .
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year is offered by Arts University Plymouth in partnership with VCAD . 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, Manchester. Direct Google Maps links are provided for each location.
Available Campuses for BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year
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Canary Wharf
Harbour Exchange Square, 3rd Floor, Canary Wharf, London, E14 9GE
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Nov 2026Application deadline 28 Sep 2026 4 days remaining -
Manchester
Arthur House, Chorlton Street, Manchester, M1 3FH
View on Google mapsUpcoming intake Nov 2026Application deadline 28 Sep 2026 4 days remaining
Campus locations on the map
Class Timetable
Flexible Study Modes
To support students in balancing their work, life, and academic commitments, we offer two distinct study pathways:
Weekday Mode:
6 hours on-campus learning (1 day) + 6 hours independent self-study (any day).
Weekday/Weekend Mode:
2 days on campus: Friday (3 hours) + Saturday OR Sunday (3 hours) + 6 hours independent self-study during the weekday.
English Language Requirement for Arts University Plymouth
To meet the demanding academic content of a UK degree, all applicants are required to demonstrate English proficiency at the B2 level or above of the Common European Framework (CEFR).
A wide range of academic English qualifications and English tests are accepted as evidence of applicant’s English language ability, which include:
- GCSE English Language grade 4/C or above
- IELTS 5.5 overall
- Level 2 Functional Skills Qualification in English
- VCAD Internal English Assessment
Entry Requirements for Arts University Plymouth
Standard Academic Route
72 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 120 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3 or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification at Level 3
Non-Standard Route
- For applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required). This experience should showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.
- For applicants aged under 21, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admission if they possess a Level 2 qualification (e.g. GCSEs, or equivalent) and at least 1 year of relevant work experience in the UK demonstrating the necessary transferable skills and knowledge for entry onto the course.
Who it's for
BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year at Arts University Plymouth 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 Arts University Plymouth and can be studied in London, Manchester .
- 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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