BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology

Undergraduate Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications: Applicants should have successfully completed their secondary education with a minimum overall score of 75% or equivalent in their respective country's grading system.

English language proficiency:

• IELTS: A minimum overall score of 6.0 or 6.5 with no individual component below 6.0.
• TOEFL: A minimum overall score of 92.
• PTE Academic: A minimum overall score of 67.
• DET Academic: A minimum overall score of 120.
• Some programs may have specific subject prerequisites or additional requirements.

Loughborough University offers a range of scholarships for international students to support their education and make studying in the UK more affordable. These scholarships recognize academic excellence, financial need, and the potential for students to contribute to the university community.

International Excellence Awards: These are merit-based scholarships offered to international students applying for undergraduate and postgraduate programs. These awards typically cover part of the tuition fees and are designed to attract outstanding students from around the globe.

Global Scholarships: Loughborough offers various global scholarships based on geographical location, supporting students from specific regions or countries with reduced tuition fees.

Loughborough University Elite Sports Scholarships: These are available for students who are competing at an elite level in their sport. The scholarship includes financial support, as well as access to the university's world-class sports facilities, coaching, and training programs.

Country-Specific Scholarships: Loughborough University offers country-specific scholarships for students from particular countries. These scholarships are designed to support students who demonstrate high academic potential and a commitment to contributing to their home country upon graduation.

Graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology program at Loughborough University have a wide range of career options in the fashion and textile industries, as well as other related fields. The comprehensive curriculum, combined with practical experience gained during the program, ensures that graduates are well-equipped to succeed in a competitive job market. 

Fashion Designer: One of the most popular career paths for graduates is to become a fashion designer. Equipped with a deep understanding of design principles, garment construction, and textile technology, graduates can create original clothing collections for both high-end fashion houses and mass-market retailers. As fashion designers, graduates may work in design teams or independently to conceptualize and develop new collections, oversee the production process, and ensure that their designs are both innovative and commercially viable.

Fashion Technologist: A Fashion Technologist works at the intersection of fashion design and textile production, focusing on the technical aspects of garment creation. Graduates of this program are well-prepared for this role, where they ensure that designs can be effectively and efficiently manufactured. They work with materials, fabrics, and garment production techniques to ensure the feasibility of designs, focusing on factors like quality, fit, and performance. Fashion Technologists are crucial in the fashion supply chain, bridging the gap between designers and manufacturers.

Pattern Cutter: Graduates can also pursue careers as Pattern Cutters, where they transform fashion designs into patterns that can be used in garment production. This role involves interpreting the designer’s creative ideas and ensuring that the designs can be constructed efficiently while maintaining high-quality standards. Pattern Cutters often work closely with fashion designers to make necessary adjustments during the fitting process and may specialize in areas such as women’s wear, menswear, or sportswear.

Textile Designer: A Textile Designer focuses on creating fabrics and patterns that are used in the fashion industry. Graduates with a keen interest in materials and textiles can pursue careers designing custom fabrics, prints, and textures for fashion collections. This may involve working with manufacturers to develop new fabrics, experimenting with textures, or creating digital designs for textile printing. The role of textile design is essential in adding depth and uniqueness to fashion collections.

Fashion Buyer: Fashion Buyers play an essential role in selecting and purchasing clothing and accessories for retail outlets. Graduates with an interest in both design and business can pursue a career in buying, where they use market trends, consumer behavior insights, and their own knowledge of design to choose the right products for stores. Fashion Buyers negotiate with suppliers, manage stock levels, and ensure that stores carry fashion-forward items that appeal to their target customers.

Fashion Merchandiser: As a Fashion Merchandiser, graduates are responsible for ensuring that the right products are available to customers at the right time and in the right quantities. This role combines fashion knowledge with business acumen and involves analyzing sales data, predicting fashion trends, and working with marketing teams to plan campaigns and promotions. Merchandisers are critical to the overall success of fashion retailers by ensuring that stock is properly managed and aligned with consumer demand.

Garment Technologist: Garment Technologists focus on ensuring that garments meet technical specifications and quality standards before they are mass-produced. They are involved in product testing, fabric selection, fit testing, and quality control. This role involves working closely with designers and manufacturers to resolve any technical issues during the garment production process. Graduates from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Technology program are well-prepared for this role with their knowledge of garment construction, textiles, and manufacturing techniques.

Fashion Illustrator: Fashion Illustrators use their artistic skills to create visual representations of fashion designs. Graduates with a passion for drawing and visual storytelling can pursue a career as a fashion illustrator, where they may work with designers to visualize their collections, create sketches for marketing materials, or produce illustrations for fashion publications. This role requires a combination of artistic talent, creativity, and an understanding of fashion trends.

Fashion Entrepreneur: Graduates who are entrepreneurial-minded can choose to start their own fashion business or brand. Whether launching a clothing line, an e-commerce store, or a fashion consultancy, graduates with a foundation in design and technology are well-positioned to run their own businesses. The program’s emphasis on industry engagement, as well as practical experience gained during the placement year, helps graduates develop the business skills necessary to launch and manage a successful fashion enterprise.

Sustainability Consultant in Fashion: With increasing attention on the environmental impact of the fashion industry, Sustainability Consultants are in demand. Graduates who have a passion for environmental issues can work as sustainability consultants in the fashion industry, helping brands adopt eco-friendly practices, such as sustainable production methods, ethical sourcing of materials, and waste reduction strategies. This role is ideal for graduates with a strong interest in sustainability, environmental impact, and ethical fashion practices.

Fashion Marketing and PR Specialist: Fashion marketing and PR specialists work to create and maintain the image of a fashion brand. Graduates with an interest in the business and promotional aspects of fashion can pursue careers in marketing, advertising, and public relations. These professionals develop marketing strategies, manage social media campaigns, organize fashion shows, and communicate the brand's message to consumers and the media. A strong understanding of fashion trends and consumer behavior is essential for success in this field.

Fashion Journalist/Content Writer: Fashion journalists and content writers create engaging written content for fashion publications, websites, and social media platforms. Graduates who have strong writing skills can pursue a career in fashion journalism, reporting on fashion trends, industry news, and events, or writing reviews and features for magazines and online platforms. They may also work as content creators, producing written materials for fashion blogs, e-commerce websites, and brand marketing campaigns.