Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Fashion Design: Knit
- 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 programme at Central Saint Martins is a world-leading course known for cultivating innovators and critical thinkers within a dynamic art school environment. It is structured into five distinct pathways: Womenswear, Menswear, Knit, Print, and Communication, with a strong emphasis on collaboration and a non-gendered approach to design that breaks down societal barriers.
Each pathway, such as Knit, combines deep technical mastery with creative exploration, encouraging students to experiment with sustainable materials and new technologies to develop their unique voice. The course is taught by a diverse team of internationally connected practitioners, ensuring education is at the forefront of the industry.
Central to the programme's ethos is a commitment to shaping the future of fashion, with core values of social, racial, and climate justice driving a focus on sustainable transformation. The curriculum actively engages with decolonising agendas, promoting inclusive and diverse practices that reflect the global community and aim to create a fairer world through ethical creative practice.
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 1 (the first year) establishes a foundational skill set and introduces effective communication methods, while building a collaborative community from students' diverse backgrounds. Through practical workshops in Units 2 and 3, students develop core design ideas and explore the specifics of their chosen pathway. The year culminates in the cross-disciplinary Creative Unions unit, where small teams collaborate to address real-world social and environmental issues through positive, ethical interventions.
Stage 2
- Unit 5: Positioning and Professional Preparation
- Unit 6: Developing Creative Perspectives
- Unit 7: Voice and Vision
- Unit 8: Fashion Critical Studies
Stage 2 focuses on consolidating your personal practice and professional future. You will enhance industry knowledge through live projects and guest feedback, while developing your individual voice and critical opinions. The year also introduces key research methods and critical theories to support more self-directed and conceptually grounded work.
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
Stage 3 is the culmination of the degree, marked by increased autonomy and the definition of a personal creative identity. Students complete the research and design phase for their final collection, presenting a professional-standard proposal. The year also involves completing a dissertation on a chosen cultural topic, which aligns with and enriches their studio practice, before finishing and presenting their final degree collection and portfolio.
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.
