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Fashion and Textiles FdA
Quick facts:
UCAS Code: W230
UCAS Institution Code: L68
Level: 5
Duration: 2 Years full time
Location: Centre for Business, Arts and Technology
Fees: Home fee is £3290 per year. International fee is £5865 per
year.
What is this course about?
This innovative course equips you with the skills and knowledge
relevant to the needs of the fast paced fashion industry. The
course is project, work and studio based, enabling you to explore
and interpret themes as source material for the development of
designs. The course is in partnership with London Metropolitan
University.
Who is this course for?
This course is ideal for students who wish to develop careers in
fashion and textiles, either progressing straight into employment
or into the final year of advanced study.
What do I need to get on the course?
You will need one of the following, 1 A Level (2 AS Levels are
equivalent to 1 A level), BTEC National Diploma/Certificate in a
related subject, Advanced GNVQ with Merit or a recognised Access to
Higher Education Certificate in a related subject. In addition, you
will need 4 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English Language
and Mathematics, or equivalent
Applications are welcome from mature students who may not have
the minimum entry requirements, but have appropriate skills and
knowledge, and some work experience. You should have English and
Maths skills equivalent to GCSE level.
Applicants with other equivalent qualifications are encouraged
to apply as are applicants with experience of working in the
industry.
International applications will be considered on a case-by-case
basis with equivalent qualifications being accepted.
What will I study?
Fashion and Textile subjects including: pattern cutting, garment
manufacture, textile print, historical and contextual studies,
professional studies, work experience, visual communication etc.
Take a look at some examples of student work in the Fashion and
Textiles Foundation Degree gallery
What qualification will I get?
On successful completion, you will gain a Foundation Degree in
Fashion and Textiles, awarded by London Metropolitan
University.
What can I do after the course?
Many of our graduates progress to an advanced BA Degree pathway
or successfully take up employment in the fashion and textile
industry.
How do I get on the course?
Apply through UCAS www.ucas.ac.uk UCAS code W230, UCAS
Institution code L68
If you cannot find the information, you are looking for on our
website please contact the Course Information Unit on tel: 020 7700
9200 or email: courseinfo@candi.ac.uk