BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear (With Placement Year in Industry)

Redefine the perception of sportswear by taking a broad approach to this constantly evolving part of the industry whilst developing creative, strategic and practical skills.
BA (Hons) Fashion Sportswear teaches how to design and produce activewear and sportswear, from functional to fashion-focused. You will consider how sport, science, new technologies, fashion trends and cultural contexts influence fashion retail.
Students can benefit from industry links through live projects. Recent projects have included collaborations with Rapha, Adidas, Puma, Musto, Helly Hansen and O’Neill.
Students will learn to research, design and create prototypes and finished outcomes of their design concepts.
The course is delivered with employment in the relevant industry in mind. You will study a range of units that will equip you with relevant professional, communication and business skills. Students will have opportunities to present their ideas through portfolio creation, written reports and presentations to a variety of audiences.

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.

112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include English, Maths, Art, Design, Textiles and Science);

Distinction at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;

Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design);

Merit at UAL Extended Diploma;

Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;

112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;

or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum;

and Three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.

Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.