BA (hons) Fashion in Manchester Metropolitan University, UK

BA (hons) Fashion in Manchester Metropolitan University

Overview

This course, taught in the Manchester School of Art, focuses on contemporary fashion design (womenswear and menswear) and encourages students to be innovative and creative while developing an understanding of the needs of the fashion industry. You will be taught how to develop concepts and ideas through in-depth research processes and experimentation, learning how to design and make original and innovative fashion outcomes and present fashion concepts through established and new media. Each year you will undertake contextual and professional studies, with an option to study a language.

The School of Art provides a vibrant community in which collaboration with students and staff from other creative disciplines is encouraged particularly through Unit X. The course has strong links with industry, offering opportunity for external showcasing of work and participation in competitions, and national and international industry projects.

Alumni include Aitor Throup, Matthew Miller and Agape Mdumulla (Agi & Sam) alongside graduates taking design positions in major fashion brands including Abercrombie & Fitch, Givenchy, DKNY, Top Man, Louis Vuitton, All Saints and Paul Smith.

Features and Benefits

• Jessica Wade was the overall winner at the 2018 International Youth Design Competition hosted by BIFT in Beijing. 
• 2017 graduate Stefan Efobi won the David Band Textiles Award at Graduate Fashion Week 2017 in London.
• In 2016 Cavan McPhearson was awarded a British Fashion Council scholarship of £5000. She has also won a competition with Levi’s wand undertook a paid internship in San Francisco upon graduating.
• Hannah Wallace scooped the Gold Award at the 2015 Graduate Fashion Week, plus the Creative Catwalk Award and the Best of GFW. In addition, Hannah Sykes received the Boohoo.com Fashion Innovation Award.

Career prospects

Graduates of this course have diverse careers in fashion with some working freelance or starting their own companies. Most go on to work as designers for companies such as River Island, Gieves & Hawkes, Roland Mouret, Dolce & Gabbana, Dorothy Perkins, Top Shop, Donna Karan, Abercrombie and Fitch, Reebok and Rodier Paris.

Know more about Studying in UK

Tuition Fees in UK (1st Year Average)	MS: £17276 | MBA: £17276 | BE/Btech: £16632 | BBA: £15130 | BSc: £16632 | MFin: £19000 | MA: £15560 | MIM: £18241 | MEM: £16950 | MArch: £14271 | BHM: £12662 | MIS: £15344 | MEng: £12876 | MBBS: £28865| MPharm: £15452
Average Accomodation & Food Costs in UK	£850 to £1,050 a month
Entrance Exams in UK	TOEFL: 88 | IELTS: 6.5 | PTE: 59 | GMAT: 590
Work and Study in UK	Permitted for 20 hours/week with a valid study permit.
Post Study Work Permit in UK	2 Year after graduation depending on the course.
Cost of Student Visa in UK	£348
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