Study BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting (with Placement Year in Industry) at University of the Arts London in the UK,

BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting (with Placement Year in Industry)

UK

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What will I learn?

Focus on innovative cutting, fabric sourcing and digital technologies in the development of clothing, whilst gaining skills in design research, 3D realisation, pattern drafting, manufacture and more.


Innovative design practices: Develop expertise and learn key pattern cutting skills such as fabric sourcing, digital pattern making, 3D realisation and construction to bring garments from concept to creation.


Career-focused skills development: Learn both traditional craft skills and cutting-edge digital technologies, that will equip you with industry-applicable abilities in a multitude of contexts from bespoke tailoring to high street manufacture.


Industry collaborations: Participate in exciting collaborative projects with industry, gaining unique professional insights and opportunities.


Year in industry: Choose to take an optional placement year between your second and third year, allowing you to apply the skills learned on our course in a professional environment.


Hands-on learning in cutting-edge facilities: Access world-class studios, workshops, and digital design tools, enabling you to experiment with a wide range of materials and techniques to create innovative collections.


BA (Hons) Fashion Pattern Cutting focuses on innovative cutting, fabric sourcing and digital technologies in the development of structured and unstructured clothing. Students learn design research and interpretation, 3D realisation, fit alteration, pattern drafting and adaptation, construction and manufacture. There will also be a focus on trend investigation and market analysis.



Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,890.00 (US$ 39,892) per year
This is a provisional fee yet to be approved

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2027

Venue

London College of Fashion

105 Carpenters Road,

London,

City Of Westminster,

E20 2AR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees
£30,890.00 (US$ 39,892) per year
This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Start date

September 2026

Venue

London College of Fashion

105 Carpenters Road,

London,

City Of Westminster,

E20 2AR, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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, Art, Design, English and Maths);

Distinction at 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.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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