Leather for Fashion BA (Hons)

Overview Updated 03/12/2019
This unique course will give you the specialist skills you need for careers in the Leather garments area of the fashion industry. You will have access to bespoke facilities to help you learn more about the properties of leather and applying them to garment design and manufacture. We have industry links which support live design projects and provide opportunities for work experience.
Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd. We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate. Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.
Course
Highlights
- Opportunity to take part in Graduate Fashion Week in London.
- Show case your designs at the University's Degree Show.
- International study trips available, typically to one of the fashion capitals of the world.
- Guaranteed paid internship.*
HP Laptop and software included with this course.*

Additional
Information
Opportunities Abroad
Our international study visits provide a unique opportunity for you to gain an insight into various cultures and international business. Previous study visits have included New York, Milan and Tokyo.
All the study trips are optional and the costs vary year on year. Typically, this is approximately £800 for New York, and £400 for European trips (Milan, Amsterdam, Sweden).
Course Details
Leather has always played a major role in the creation of garments and it is still significant today, with many leather designs appearing on catwalks. Appreciating the properties of materials will allow you to maximise your creative flair, so this course uses theory and practical work to help you understand leather as a material. You will learn how to take leather through the design and manufacturing stage for the production of leather garments so that you can meet the demands of innovative design while ensuring that the product remains fit for purpose, meeting the high demands of the commercial world.

Contacts
Course enquiries
study@northampton.ac.uk
Application status enquiries
admissions2020@northampton.ac.uk
Current student enquiries
SID@northampton.ac.uk
International student enquiries
international@northampton.ac.uk
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Fri: 9am – 4.30pm
Phone Call
Home / EU: 0300 303 2772
International: +44 (0)1604 894503
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. A typical offer would be BCC at A Level or DMM at BTEC. In addition, you are expected to have studied an Art or Textiles related subject in an A Level or BTEC level 3 Diploma, or equivalent qualification. We will also accept a Foundation Diploma in Art and Design.
Applicants are interviewed and are requested to provide a portfolio of their own work in Art and Design. Students with a relevant HND or Foundation Degree with a suitable profile of achievement may be admitted onto year two or three.
For more more information on how to make an application, please visit our How to Apply page.
If you are an International student and would like information on making an application, please see our How to Apply page.
English Language Requirements
All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
- Minimum standard – IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent)
for study at undergraduate level.
For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.

Course Content
You will be introduced to studio design and workshop practice, covering core skills and practical experience in fashion, textiles and leather for fashion supported by theory. This will all be underpinned by historical and contextual studies.
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Design Practice: Concept Research and Design Development (60 Credits)
Module code: FSH1107Core Module Y
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Contextual Studies 1 (20 Credits)
Module code: FSH1101Core Module Y
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Fashion, Leather Fashion and Textiles: Context (40 Credits)
Module code: FSH1106Core Module Y
Module information is quoted for 19/20 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly.
Course Stats
Facilities &
Special Features
- the Fashion area has dedicated studios and a range of high quality workshops to enable the production of 2D and 3D work
- emphasis is placed on your creative development whilst recognising the importance of marketing and management skills
- strong links with industry, invited guest speakers and live project learning experiences
- opportunities for work experience and internships are embedded within the curriculum
- optional international study visits
- Leathersellers’ Scholarships to £800 to £1200 for fashion leather collections

Fees & Funding
2020/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250 per year
Part Time: £1,450 per 20 credit module
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
Full Time: £9,250 per year
Part Time: £1,400 per 20 credit module
Additional Costs
Study trips
New York: £800 (Not compulsory)
Milan/Amsterdam/Sweden: £400 (Not compulsory)
2020/21 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 20/21 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,900 per year
2019/20 Tuition Fees
Fees quoted relate to study in the Academic Year 19/20 only and may be subject to inflationary increases in future years.
International: £12,500 per year
For information on the scholarships available to you as an international student, please see our International scholarships page.
Additional Costs
Study trips
New York: £800 (Not compulsory)
Milan/Amsterdam/Sweden: £400 (Not compulsory)
Scholarships
EU and International Scholarships
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