Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Cordwainers Footwear
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BA (Hons) Cordwainers Footwear course is delivered at the London College of Fashion and is explicitly designed to prepare students for employment in the global footwear industry. Taught by notable industry professionals, it equips students with the creative, practical, communication, and business skills essential for contemporary design practice.
The course focuses on producing innovative graduates who can make a visionary contribution to product development, engaging with forward-thinking debates on climate justice, social justice, and technology. Students often undertake live industry projects, presenting their work directly to companies. The programme enjoys historic support from the Cordwainers and Leathersellers livery companies through prizes, scholarships, and industrial visits.
A key feature is the optional industry placement year between the second and final year, which provides invaluable experience, professional contacts, and an additional Diploma in Professional Studies (DIPS) qualification to significantly enhance graduate employability.
Program structure
Stage 1
In Stage 1 students are required to complete 120 credits at level 4 in order to progress to Stage 2.
- Introduction to Footwear (20 credits)
- Footwear Design and Technologies (40 credits)
- Footwear Skills Consolidation (40 credits)
- Fashion Cultures and Histories (20 credits)
Stage 2
In Stage 2 students are required to complete 120 credits of which a minimum of 100 must be at level 5.
- Circular Footwear Design (40 credits)
- Critical Issues in Fashion Research (20 credits)
- Future Footwear (20 credits)
- Industry Skills for Footwear (40 credits)
Optional Diploma Year
Stage 3
In Stage 3 students are required to complete 120 credits at level 6.
- Final Major Project - Concept (40 credits)
- Contextualising Practice (20 credits)
- Final Major Project - Realisation (60 credits)
All students are entitled to a tutorial package that consists of:
- one induction tutorial (group or one to one);
- one tutorial per term for the duration for their course of study at LCF;
- group tutorials as required;
- an appropriate level of confidentiality.
Price
Tuition fee:
- 30,890 GBP per year*
*Tuition fees for international students may increase by up to 5% in each future year of your course.
During your studies, you may need to cover extra costs which are not included in your tuition fees. You might need to budget for materials and equipment specific to your course. You may also need a laptop or other digital tech/software.
Requirements for applicants
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 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.
Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases.
The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:
- Related academic or work experience
- The quality of the personal statement
- A strong academic or other professional reference
- OR a combination of these factors
Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.
English Language Requirements
- IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking.
About the university
The University of the Arts London (UAL) produces and encourages the creativity essential for a better future. Its colleges have been at the forefront of innovative education since 1842, creating work with a lasting impact on people and the planet, driven by curiosity, imagination, and purpose.
London is fundamental to UAL's identity, providing a vital context where the university connects and exchanges ideas with individuals from all walks of life. Globally, its creative network influences education, culture, business, and society.
Through innovative research and creative instruction, UAL's faculty and staff bring fresh perspectives to education. The university enables students to build the careers they desire by working with them at every level - from pre-degree to postgraduate, and from short courses to online learning.
UAL's colleges
Ranked second in the world for art and design, UAL comprises six distinct colleges:
- Camberwell College of Arts
- Central Saint Martins
- Chelsea College of Arts
- London College of Communication
- London College of Fashion
- Wimbledon College of Arts
Together, they form a community of creatives, innovators, trailblazers, and storytellers, united in their mission to reimagine the future.
Courses in the visual arts, animation, screen, communication, fashion, media, and performance are available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
