Fashion, Textiles & Footwear - BA (Hons)

Fashion is more than clothing. It is design, identity, innovation and culture. Whether you're inspired by fashion design, textiles or footwear, this course gives you the opportunity to develop your creativity while building the practical skills needed for a fast-moving global industry. You'll begin by exploring a broad range of creative processes before developing your expertise in Fashion, Footwear or Textiles. From concept development and design research to material experimentation, production techniques and digital technologies, you'll learn how to transform ideas into professional creative outcomes. At Northampton, you'll have access to specialist workshops, design studios and industry-standard facilities, supported by experienced academic and technical staff. You'll develop both traditional and digital skills while building confidence in areas such as design development, CAD, manufacturing, communication, portfolio creation and presentation. The course is closely connected to industry. Through live briefs, competitions, guest lectures and collaborative projects, you'll gain valuable experience of working on real-world challenges. You'll also benefit from Northampton's internationally recognised footwear heritage, with links to Northampton Museum & Art Gallery and the National Collection of Footwear helping connect your studies to the wider industry. As you progress, you'll define your own creative direction and develop a professional body of work that reflects your interests and ambitions. Alongside creative and technical expertise, you'll build the problem-solving, commercial awareness and entrepreneurial skills needed for a range of careers across fashion, footwear, textiles and related creative industries. By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be confident that: At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career focused experience designed to help you succeed. Personalised learning Benefit from small group teaching, expert academics and dedicated one to one support within our close-knit learning community. Built for your future Develop valuable skills, gain real world experience and build the confidence to succeed in your chosen career. Guaranteed accommodation We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027. Exceptional student benefits Receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost, with essential textbooks available through our library. A modern campus experience Study at our purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to support learning, collaboration and student life. The Northampton Employability Promise We'll support you to achieve your career goals through personalised careers coaching and ongoing graduate support, including access to paid internships and discounted postgraduate study. ✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.ukstudent-lifeaccommodation for more information ✱✱ eligibility criteria and terms and conditions apply. See northampton.ac.ukbenefits for more information ✱✱✱ see our website for full terms, eligibility criteria and further information.