Bachelor in Fashion BA (Hons)

Tuition is UK Fee in Year 1: £9,790. International Fee in Year 1: £19,850..

Unleash your creative potential

The Fashion BA (Hons) programme at Northumbria University is designed to help you establish your professional creative identity. It focuses on specialist creative practice, empowering you to explore fashion design for real-world applications. Through 'thinking-through-making' skills, you will craft meaningful fashion that aligns with your own interests and contemporary practices.

Distinctive features

• Access to industry-standard studios and workshops for pattern-cutting, printed textiles, and constructed knitwear.
• Opportunities for industrial and enterprise placements, as well as Design Study Abroad experiences.
• A programme with an established reputation for producing award-winning designers.
• Integrated teaching that combines traditional craftsmanship with digital techniques.

Northumbria University, based in Newcastle upon Tyne and established in 1992, is a dynamic UK institution known for its industry links and vibrant student community. With about 32,000 students and roughly 3,300 international students, Northumbria offers a cosmopolitan campus experience within a lively northern city. The university’s focus on employability, practical learning and professional partnerships attracts international learners looking for applied courses and pathways into global careers.

Academic programs at Northumbria combine research-informed teaching with placements, industry projects and professional accreditation where applicable. The university offers extensive student support services, including language tuition, career coaching and enterprise initiatives that help international students build skills and networks. Small-group teaching, labs and studio work create active learning environments, while collaborations with business and the public sector provide real-world exposure.

Newcastle’s energetic cultural scene, affordable living and strong transport links enhance student life outside the classroom. Northumbria supports a wide range of clubs, societies and mentoring schemes that help international students settle and engage socially and professionally. Prospective applicants should check course-specific entry requirements, investigate scholarships and contact the international admissions team early to plan visas, accommodation and arrival arrangements. Northumbria is particularly well suited to students seeking practical education, industry engagement and a supportive urban campus experience.