Program Overview

Fashion (Top-Up) - BA (Hons)

The Fashion (Top-Up) - BA (Hons) course at London Metropolitan University is designed for students who have completed a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject. This top-up degree is the final year of an undergraduate course, allowing students to gain a full BA (Hons) degree.

Course Overview

• The course is taught through tutorials, workshops, and contextual studies by a dedicated academic team and visiting lecturers with decades of experience working with iconic fashion houses.
• Students will have the opportunity to network with major brands and participate in live projects, international industry competitions, and industry fashion events.
• The course focuses on professional presentation, project ideas, and preparing students for employment or further study in fashion.

Entry Requirements

• 240 credits from a Higher National Diploma (HND), Foundation Degree (FdA/FdSc), or equivalent international qualification in a relevant subject.
• 240 credits from years 1 and 2 of an undergraduate degree (BA/BSc) in a relevant subject at a different institution.
• A portfolio interview is required for suitable applicants living in the UK.
• Applicants living outside the UK must submit a portfolio of work via email.

Course Modules

The modules listed are for the academic year 2025/26 and are subject to change. They include:

• 3D Design and Development 3
• Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (3D)
• Major Project Resolution: Fashion
• Professional Practice 2

Module Details

3D Design and Development 3

• This module involves designing and developing self-directed projects, including a major project.
• Students will undertake in-depth research, a well-constructed design development process, and exercise critical thinking skills.

Critical & Contextual Studies 3: Dissertation (3D)

• This module offers students the opportunity to understand and explore historical, social, cultural, and economic factors influencing architecture, art, and design practice.
• Students will develop a set of research questions and respond to them in the form of an extended critical study or dissertation.

Major Project Resolution: Fashion

• This module provides the opportunity for students to prepare themselves for employment or independent practice in fashion.
• Students will synthesise specialist knowledge and skills gained through the course and effectively communicate them through professional-standard production of their designs.

Professional Practice 2

• By the end of this module, students will have a detailed plan and materials ready for the launch of their career.
• The module focuses on researching how designers and practitioners build their professional and creative profiles and businesses.

Assessment

• Students will be assessed via a portfolio of project work and written work.
• There are no examinations on the course.

Career Opportunities

• The course is designed to help widen opportunities and skill sets, advancing careers in fashion.
• Graduates can enter various roles, including working for well-known brands, freelance designing, or setting up their own label.
• Other career paths include retail buying, styling, technologists, fashion writing, or design journalism.

Additional Information

• London Metropolitan University has established links with international companies, including Celine, Louis Vuitton, and Marks & Spencer.
• The university offers a 20% discount on postgraduate courses for its graduates.
• There may be additional costs for equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips, or professional body fees.