BA (Hons) in Fashion (TOP UP) – London Metropolitan University (UK)
The Top-up BA (Hons) Fashion Degree is the final year of an undergraduate program tailored for individuals with a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent.
The Top-up BA (Hons) Fashion Degree is the final year of an undergraduate program tailored for individuals with a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent. It aims to equip students with advanced design and technical skills, fostering creativity and individuality in fashion professionals with promising career prospects. Through four core modules focusing on design, professional studies, and contextual understanding, students engage in hands-on projects, often in team settings, mirroring real-world studio practice. This approach nurtures key knowledge acquisition, industry-specific skills, and critical thinking. Teaching methods include tutorials, workshops, and contextual studies. In their final year, students undertake a dissertation, supported by themed dissertation studios and tailored academic guidance, allowing for an in-depth exploration of a chosen topic.
- Comprehensive Curriculum: Our curriculum comprises four core modules, each designed to enhance design development, technical skills, professional studies, and contextual understanding
- Hands-On Learning: Through assignments and projects, students engage in real-world studio practice, steadily honing their skills and translating their ideas into tangible outcomes
- Guided Support: Tutorials, specialists workshops, and contextual studies provide the necessary guidance for students to excel in their academic journey.
- Dissertation Opportunity: As a final year student, you will have the chance to delve deep into a topic of your choice through an in-depth dissertation. Our themed dissertation studio offers a supportive environment for planning and executing your research project
- Assessment: Assessment is based on a portfolio of project work and written submissions, with no examinations.
Entry Requirements
- 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent, or
- 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution
- Portfolio interview
- Proficiency in English
- Relevant work experience (optional)
Modules
| Module | Mandatory/Optional |
|---|---|
| 3D Design and Development | Mandatory |
| Critical and Contextual Studies: Dissertation | Mandatory |
| Major Project Resolution: Fashion | Mandatory |
| Professional Practice | Mandatory |
Duration
1 Year
How to Apply
- You Apply
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- We Connect
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- Get Onboard
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