Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Fashion Design: Communication
- 3 years
- Duration
- 30,890 GBP/year
- Price
- September
- Start
- June
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- London / United Kingdom
- Location
Program description
The BA Fashion Design: Communication pathway at Central Saint Martins is part of a globally renowned, non-gendered programme that teaches students to express creative ideas using the body as a foundation. Students learn to develop a unique creative identity, communicating their vision across various formats like exhibitions, books, digital platforms, and fashion presentations.
The curriculum focuses on translating ideas from 2D to 3D, using both traditional and digital tools, within a collaborative and industry-connected environment. The course is underpinned by core values of social, racial, and climate justice, actively engaging in decolonising the curriculum to foster inclusive and ethical creative practices for the future of fashion.
Program structure
Stage 1
- Unit 1: Introduction to the Fashion Programme and to Studying at CSM
- Unit 2: Skills, Research and Creative Development. Part 1
- Unit 3: Skills, Research and Creative Development. Part 2
- Unit 4: Creative Unions
Stage 2
- Unit 5: Positioning and Professional Preparation
- Unit 6: Developing Creative Perspectives
- Unit 7: Voice and Vision
- Unit 8: Fashion Critical Studies
Stage 3
- Unit 9: Final Collection: Research, Design and Development
- Unit 9a: Final Collection: Research, Design and Development (Option 2)
- Unit 10: Dissertation
- Unit 10a: Dissertation: Extended (Option 2)
- Unit 11: Final Collection: Resolution and Global Sharing
Optional Diploma Year
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 entry requirements for this course are as follows:
One of the following accepted full Level 3 qualifications:
- Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) and one A Level at grade C or above
- Merit, Pass, Pass (MPP) at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology)
- Pass at UAL Extended Diploma
- Access to Higher Education Diploma equivalent to 64 UCAS tariff points (preferred subjects include Art, Art and Design or Design and Technology)
- Pass at Foundation Diploma in Art and Design (Level 3 or 4) plus equivalent EU/international qualifications, such as International Baccalaureate Diploma (24 points)
- And three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above (grade A–C).
Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.
Exceptionally applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered.
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 score of 6.0 or above, with at least 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.
