BA Fashion

About this course

Fashion as a discipline extends well beyond the design of garments. It is an industry that connects creativity with commerce, material production with cultural meaning, and individual expression with global supply chains. Studying fashion at degree level means engaging with the design process, the history of clothing and textile culture, the business and marketing of fashion, and the social and environmental questions that the industry raises. At Teesside, this part-time programme develops your skills in fashion design and practice alongside the professional abilities that equip you for creative careers in the sector. The programme develops practical skills in design, pattern cutting, making, and styling alongside the conceptual and critical thinking that allows you to develop a distinctive creative voice. You will work collaboratively as well as independently, responding to briefs, developing projects, and presenting your work in ways that reflect professional practice in the fashion world. The part-time structure allows you to manage your studies alongside other commitments, whether work in the fashion industry, creative freelancing, or family responsibilities, and the experience you bring to your studies can enrich the programme significantly. Graduates from fashion programmes go on to work as designers, stylists, pattern cutters, buyers, merchandisers, fashion journalists, and in a wide range of roles in fashion retail, brand management, and the creative industries. The entrepreneurial and collaborative skills that fashion education develops are also transferable to adjacent creative sectors. Many graduates build careers that combine practice with other professional work, and some continue to postgraduate study in fashion design, textiles, or fashion management. The global fashion industry continues to evolve rapidly, and graduates with both creative ability and professional skills are well placed to navigate it.

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