International Fashion Design (Top-Up), BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year programme for students with a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study, enabling progression to a full honours degree. Building on existing skills, it emphasises employability, sustainability, and global fashion practices through live briefs, industry collaborations, and hands-on projects that integrate traditional craftsmanship with digital technologies. Students collaborate in an international environment with diverse peers, refining their design identity, expanding cultural and market insights, and developing a professional portfolio for launching labels or joining brands.Key benefits include accelerated learning to achieve the degree in one year; seamless progression to a master's at Manchester Fashion Institute; extensive industry engagement via events, mock interviews, visits, guest speakers, and advanced studios with industry-standard facilities; and opportunities for diverse, real-world collaboration.