Undergraduate | UK-Regulated Qualification
Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and delivered through ICE, the BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-Up) is an internationally recognised one-year undergraduate degree designed for students who have completed a relevant Level 5 qualification. Combining creativity, craftsmanship, innovation, and professional practice, this programme helps you develop your unique design identity while building the technical and creative expertise required for a successful career in the global fashion industry
Full-time Programme
Flexible learning environments
Multiple start dates available
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year undergraduate programme, awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU) and delivered through ICE, designed for students who have already completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to achieve a full honours degree in Fashion Design.
Whether your ambition is to become a fashion designer, product developer, stylist, or launch your own fashion label, this programme provides the opportunity to build an industry-ready portfolio and develop the confidence to succeed in a competitive creative environment.
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-Up) is designed for students who have already completed a relevant Level 5 qualification and wish to advance their creative practice and professional expertise. It is ideal for:
Students who have completed an HND, Foundation Degree, or equivalent qualification in Fashion Design or a related Art and Design discipline.
Individuals who enjoy experimenting with colour, fabric, silhouette, and garment construction, and who want to develop a distinctive design identity.
Those aspiring to careers in fashion design, product development, garment technology, styling, buying, merchandising, or creative direction.
Individuals who wish to establish their own fashion brand or develop an independent creative practice.
Develop your fashion collection using professional design processes, from initial research and concept development to garment construction and presentation.
Graduate with an industry-ready portfolio, promotional package, and final capsule collection that showcase your creativity and technical expertise.
Develop your own design philosophy while exploring innovative approaches to fashion design, materials, pattern cutting, and garment construction.
Apply creative research and technical skills through self-directed projects that reflect current industry practice.
Develop the confidence, technical capability, and professional skills required for careers across the international fashion industry.
The programme is delivered under UK higher education standards in partnership with Buckinghamshire New University, designed for students passionate about fashion and creative design careers worldwide.
Awarded by Buckinghamshire New University — an internationally recognised institution.
Contemporary topics including garment construction, pattern cutting, collection development and sustainable fashion practice.
Practical Assessment Methods – Capsule collections, promotional portfolios, contextual reports and independent research.
September and January.
Teaching combines studio practice, workshops, tutorials, seminars, and independent creative exploration to support the development of your individual design identity.
Studio-based learning
Practical workshops
Academic supervision
Professional assessment
The programme consists of four core Level 6 modules that integrate creative practice, research, and professional development.
Research and Development
Creative and Professional Development
Professional Practice
Contextual Report on Practice
Final Major Project
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Senior Lecturer
Graduates of the BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-Up) will possess the creative, technical, and professional skills required for a wide range of careers within the fashion and creative industries, including:
Applications are welcomed from students with relevant qualifications in Fashion or Art and Design.
Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fashion Design or a related Art and Design discipline
Foundation Degree (FdA) in Fashion Design or a closely related subject
An equivalent recognised Level 5 qualification (240 credits) in Fashion, Textiles, or another relevant creative discipline
The programme is awarded by Buckinghamshire New University (BNU), UK, and delivered through ICE in Pakistan.
Applicants should hold a relevant Level 5 qualification, such as an HND, Foundation Degree, or an equivalent qualification in Fashion Design or a related creative discipline.
The BA (Hons) Fashion Design (Top-Up) is a one-year full-time programme that allows eligible students to complete their honours degree.
Graduates can pursue careers as Fashion Designer, Product Developer, Pattern Cutter, Garment Technologist, Fashion Buyer, Fashion Stylist, Visual Merchandiser, Fashion Entrepreneur, and other creative industry roles.
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