The program provides a challenging and stimulating study environment;a framework allowing students to follow a flexible and coherent programme of study; enables students to study a subject area and to develop subject specialist interests and knowledge; provides students with the opportunity to develop key skills;provides students with the skills and knowledge to maximise career and postgraduate study opportunities;provides a broad contextual and historical knowledge of the fashion and textiles industries and related contexts; provides students with the opportunity to develop entrepreneurial skills; provides students with an understanding of the principles of manufacturing, promotion and retail in the fashion and textiles industries; develops an awareness of trends within the fashion and textiles industries;enables students to develop a high standard of visual and verbal communication skills using appropriate media;provides students with the networking opportunities to develop relationships with a range of relevant companies or individuals.

Applicants must be of age 17 and above and have one of the following academic qualifications: For Year 1 / Level 4 entry: A minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing awarded by MDIS Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway programmes for entry onto the Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education* For Year 2 / Level 5 entry: Relevant Diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education* Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines For Year 3 / Level 6 entry: Relevant polytechnic diplomas in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with a pass grade* Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education* Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines Relevant PEI qualification in Fashion-and-Textile-related disciplines (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education Notes: Some applicants will be given the option to take bridging modules in order to secure entry into the appropriate level of the programme. The bridging modules could be taken from the International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing awarded by MDIS and/or Level 4 and/or Level 5 of the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Fashion and Textile Design programme respectively, depending upon the entry point determined by the university following their Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) policy. *All applications are subject to University approval through its Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and procedures.