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BA Degree
Fashion Design (B8FD1Q)
The purpose of the BA Fashion Design is to develop fashion designers, problem finders
and problem solvers that have the competence to work independently as entrepreneurial
fashion designers.
The objective of this degree is to:
— Apply integrated knowledge and advanced conceptual thinking skills to solve complex fashion
design problems;
—Use a range of design methods, processes and techniques to create, present and argue for professional
fashion designs;
— Enable students to demonstrate knowledge of design history and theory in broader context and fashion design
history and theory in discipline specific context, and to conduct design criticism and research.
Career opportunities
The programme will equip you with the necessary knowledge and skills for a design career in the fashion industry, including:
— Problem solving through design
— Fashion entrepreneur
— Fashion designer
— Pattern engineer
— Stylist
Admission requirements
—
BA Design (Fashion Design) (B8FD1Q)
— Senior certificate or equivalent qualification with a minimum APS or M-score.
— Submission of a specified portfolio.
— Compulsory school subject: English.
Recommended school subjects for Fashion Design include Art, Design Studies, Business Studies and Mathematics.
Average Point Score (APS)
A minimum APS of
23 with Mathematics
or
24 with Mathematical Literacy
is required to apply for the programme.
Min APS
Languages
Mathematics OR
Maths Literacy
Other
Requirements
Language of
teaching and
learning *
Other recognised
language **
23
with Mathematics
24
with Maths Literacy
4
(50 – 59%)
4
(50 – 59%)
Maths: 4
(50 – 59%)
Maths Lit: 5
(60 – 69%)
Submission of a
specified portfolio
* English, Home Language or English First Additional Language
** Home Language or English First Additional Language
For detailed information, refer to page 4 of this brochure.
Applicants meeting the minimum entrance requirements
(APS or M-score) for the Degree in Fashion Design, will
be invited to submit a specified portfolio.
Programmes offered
in the Department
of Fashion
Diploma in Fashion
Production; BA Fashion
Design; Advanced
Diploma in Art and Design
(Applicants may only apply
for the advanced diploma
once they have completed a
NDip or Diploma in Fashion
Design); BA Hons (Design)
(offered in the Department
of Fashion) and MA
(Design) (offered in the
Department of Fashion).