Course Overview

Graduates from the fashion design pathway can go on to work in areas including fashion design, drape, accessories, fashion print, specialist garment construction and lingerie.

Graduates from the fashion communication pathway can work as fashion image-makers, fashion stylists, art directors, producers, film-makers, public relations experts, bloggers, social networkers, online marketers, fashion writers, curators, or fashion theorists.

Career pathways are wide and varied, from fashion design to more technical roles like pattern cutting and garment technology. You can work in retail as a buyer or in fashion communication and marketing roles such as image-makers, stylists, art directors, fashion show producers, public relations experts, bloggers, influencers and social networkers, online marketers, journalists, curators, commentators and theorists, who are all shaping the future of fashion.

General Eligibility

• 96-112 points, including a creative subject, from any combination of recognised Level 3 qualifications. Consideration is also given to students without formal qualifications but with evidence of practical fashion experience at an appropriate level. Applicants may be invited to share a portfolio where applicable to show skills in fashion design.

• Applicants are invited to join us on campus for an applicant day, enabling you to see our fashion facilities, meet staff and students and learn more about studying at Teesside University.

• Non-EU international students needing a visa to study in the UK should check our web pages on UKVI-compliant English language requirements. The University also provides pre-sessional English language courses to help you meet the English language requirements.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).