BA (Hons) Studio Practice (Fashion Design) (top-up)

Creative Research: 30 credits
This module supports independent, practice-based research enabling you to develop and articulate a self-directed line of enquiry. And prepares you for the Major Project module by supporting the development of a rigorous research framework that integrates critical thinking, experimentation and reflective practice

Career Catalyst: Futures & Direction: 30 credits
Preparing for Professional Practice is a professional-development module that supports you in defining and presenting your creative identity by producing independent work, evaluating global contexts and preparing for future career pathways through reflective, industry-facing practice.

Major Project: 60 credits
Your final module enables you to critically consider the future directions of your creative practice as you prepare to transition beyond undergraduate study. You will take ownership of your creative practice and to demonstrate critical awareness and professional readiness through a resolved, coherent and substantial body of work.

Year one (equivalent in level to year three of a standard BA degree)

• Independent study: 76%
• Scheduled teaching: 24%
• Maximum percentage of scheduled delivered online: 20%

Please note: these details are for 2026 entry and could be subject to change for other years of entry.

BA (Hons) course (top-up)

The standard entry requirements* for this course are:

• 240 credits from a relevant degree (120 credits at level 4 and 120 credits at level 5), with a minimum of 55% overall
• Foundation Degree in a relevant subject
• Higher National Diploma in a relevant subject

And/or Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL)

In recognition that you may already have a relevant professional qualification, or appropriate working experience in the relevant industries, APEL may be accepted for entry on to the course. This will be based on the partnership articulations and will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Other relevant and equivalent UK and international qualifications are considered on an individual basis, and we encourage students from diverse educational backgrounds to apply.

Portfolio requirements

For this courses, we’ll need to see your portfolio for review. We’ll invite you to attend an Applicant Day so you can have your portfolio review in person, meet the course team and learn more about your course. Further information will be provided once you have applied. View full portfolio requirements

*We occasionally make offers which are lower than the standard entry criteria, to students who have faced difficulties that have affected their performance and who were expected to achieve higher results. We consider the strength of our applicants’ portfolios, as well as their grades -  in these cases, a strong portfolio is especially important.

BA (Hons) course (top-up)

The entry requirements for these courses will depend on the country your qualifications are from, please check the equivalent qualifications for your country:

• Non-UK equivalent qualifications

Any additional entry requirements listed in the UK requirements section, e.g., subject requirements, work experience or professional qualifications, also apply to international applicants applying with equivalent qualifications.

Portfolio requirements

You will be required to submit an online portfolio for review. Further information on specific portfolio requirements and how to submit your portfolio will be sent to you after we have reviewed your application. View full portfolio requirements

English language requirements

To study at UCA, you'll need to have a certain level of English language skill. And so, to make sure you meet the requirements of your course, we ask for evidence of your English language ability, please check the level of English language required:

• English language requirements