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BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year

Arts University Plymouth

Harbour Exchange (Canary Wharf) and Arthur House (Manchester) are the two addresses on this BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year. Timetable A: six campus hours on a single weekday plus independent study. Timetable B: Friday plus Saturday or Sunday campus blocks with weekday independent study. Garment and design craft after a creative preparatory year is the promise; switch to Fashion Media and Marketing if you care more about communications than making. Partner delivery uses those Docklands and Manchester city-centre rooms — confirm which city is recruiting before you assemble a portfolio. AF Education gives UK home students free help with the application and with Student Finance England.

Key facts

Award / level
BA (Hons) (Bachelors)
Study mode
Full time
Schedule options
Weekday
Location
Upcoming intake
February 2027
Foundation year
Yes — included in this course title
Awarding university
Arts University Plymouth
Partner pathway
VCAD

Who this course is for

This suits mature learners and career changers who want fashion design craft with a foundation year, and who can attend London Docklands or Manchester sessions.

Entry routes for mature students

Foundation-year entry and portfolio expectations are confirmed from provider information. Bring any creative work or prior study to your adviser meeting.

Funding with Student Finance England

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How often you study

Weekday mode is six hours on campus on one day plus independent study. Alternatively, Friday plus Saturday or Sunday campus sessions with weekday independent study. Confirm which city intake is open before you apply.

Career and progression

The foundation year leads into Fashion Design degree stages.

Course overview from Arts University Plymouth

About BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year

Arts University Plymouth offers BA (Hons) Fashion Design with Foundation Year as an full-time weekday programme. Campuses listed are Canary Wharf, London (Harbour Exchange Square, 3rd Floor, E14 9GE) and Manchester (Arthur House, Chorlton Street, M1 3FH).

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 is available at London, Manchester. Campus details and map links are below.

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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…

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…

Entry Requirements for Arts University Plymouth (Foundation Year)

These entry requirements apply to Arts University Plymouth courses delivered with VCAD with a Foundation Year. The foundation year supports applicants who need preparatory undergraduate study before Level 4. The entry routes…

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FAQs about this course

How is Fashion Design different from Fashion Media?

Fashion Design emphasises making garments and design practice; Fashion Media and Marketing emphasises communications.

Which cities are listed?

Canary Wharf in London and Manchester.

What is the weekday timetable?

Six hours on campus on one day plus six hours independent study on another day, on the Class Timetable record.

Do I need a foundation year?

Use this page if you need preparatory creative study before Level 4; a sibling without foundation may exist separately.

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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