BA Fashion Design with Foundation

Whether you do not feel ready for degree-level study, don’t have the right qualifications, want to change your subject specialism or return to study after an absence from education, we aim to encourage a broad range of students to undertake our Foundation year. On successful completion of the Foundation year, you'll be able to move on to study for the Fashion Design BA over a further three years of study.

Our Foundation Year in Fashion is your invitation to discover who you are as a creative and what you want to express through fashion. It’s a creative laboratory, a space to experiment, question, and find your voice before progressing onto the Fashion Design BA.

You’ll explore the ideas and challenges shaping today’s industry, from sustainability and digital innovation to diversity and representation, developing the adaptability and critical thinking essential for the next generation of fashion innovators. Through project-based learning, practical workshops, and collaboration with peers across art and design, you’ll experiment with design concepts, sharpen your communication skills, and grow your technical ability. You’ll also build a professional portfolio that demonstrates your potential and individuality.

By the end of the year, you’ll be ready to progress onto the Fashion Design BA as a confident creative, prepared to make fashion a force for positive change.

Foundation Year

The Foundation year is made up of six core modules:

After the Foundation Year

Our Fashion Design BA has an exceptional reputation for being aligned with the international fashion industry. We specialise in helping you become a highly original and individual creative designer. Westminster was the first undergraduate course to show at London Fashion Week and opened LFW in 2023.

Key Features

• First undergraduate course globally to show at London Fashion Week
• Dedicated studio spaces with industrial equipment
• Internships at Alexander McQueen, Louis Vuitton, Balenciaga, Givenchy
• Optional placement year with international fashion companies
• Alumni include LVMH Prize winner Steven Stokey Daley

Areas of Study

The course covers key areas including:

Full curriculum details available on the official course page.

Career Prospects

Graduates pursue roles in: Fashion Designer, Creative Director, Pattern Cutter, Textile Designer, Costume Designer, Stylist.