If you’re passionate about fashion and innovation, and you aspire to revolutionise the industry with your own designs, this course is for you. From sketching and prototyping to construction and branding, you’ll learn how to design and build marketable collections that combine your personal aesthetic with the needs of your audience – producing new designs that stem from customer research and creative experimentation.
Working practically in a creative workshop setting, you'll be guided through the art of pattern cutting, drape, garment construction, textile development, illustration and digital media – finding your personal aesthetic while building a collection that embodies your design philosophy and demonstrates your practical skills. Take advantage of:
You'll explore the full design process (including branding, storytelling and promotion) – utilising emerging technology from new Adobe applications to growing your own fabric from seed. You'll also engage with social, cultural and ethical issues, develop a strong eye for future fashion trends and learn how to stay at the forefront of the industry.
Your hard work culminates in a final fashion show, where you'll showcase your collection to an audience including press and industry professionals – watch our 2023 show below.
Study in London – one of the world's fashion capitals
Collaborate with brands on projects and briefs:
Regent's student designs limited edition HOFF sneaker
And hear from CEOs and industry leaders, including:
In your Foundation year, you'll gain a solid grounding in academic skills and principles, as well as an introduction to your chosen subject area.
It will provide a rich and varied experience to ensure you’re prepared for degree-level study in the UK – ready to develop specialist knowledge and confidently make the most of your course.
Some modules will be taken with students heading towards the same or related subject areas, while others will be taken with a blend of students – enabling you to mix with peers who bring a range of different perspectives and experiences to the classroom.
You’ll take two modules related to your subject area and eight shared modules covering key skills like communication, critical thinking, cultural understanding, politics, data, creativity and entrepreneurship.
Once you’ve successfully completed your Foundation year, you’ll directly progress to Year 1 of your chosen degree-level course.
Applying to Regent's is quick and easy. We accept direct applications year-round and there's no application fee. If you haven't received your exam results, you can still apply and we'll issue you with a conditional offer. You just need be clear in your application which qualifications you're currently studying for.
During the application process, you'll have the chance to upload supporting documents, including:
Credit transfer
If you’ve already studied part of your degree elsewhere, you may be able to apply for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) and join your new course at an advanced entry point. To apply for RPL, you'll need to state this clearly in your application and provide us with the certificates, transcripts and module descriptions for your previous course.
You can expect to receive a decision on your application within 10 working days. We'll assess whether you meet our entry requirements and will notify you of our decision via email. UCAS applicants will also receive official notification via the UCAS system.
For some of our courses, the selection process may include an interview or audition. They can take the form of a one-to-one interview, a group interview or a portfolio review (view guidance), which may be conducted by telephone or online. Arrangements are made between you and the Admissions department.
If you wish to accept your offer, you must pay your (non-refundable) advance tuition fee deposit. This will confirm your place. Here's how.
Closer to the start of term, our Admissions team will send instructions regarding your registration process. This will include information on completing your online enrolment before you arrive, as well as a checklist of documents you'll need to bring with you to campus.
If you're an overseas student, you'll likely require a visa to study in the UK. Here's how to apply.
There are a wide variety of funding and scholarship opportunities to help you finance your studies. For more information, please visit our scholarships and funding page.
Tuition fee:
Non-refundable advance deposit:
Read more about tuition fees.
If you receive an offer for a course, you’ll receive a pro forma invoice. To accept your offer and secure your place, pay your deposit payment as soon as possible.
The remaining portion of your first year’s tuition fees will be due when you enrol. At this time, you’ll receive your invoice for the full year. You can choose to pay for the year in full before the start of your first academic year or in two instalments, spread out across the academic year. The dates of these instalments will be determined by when your course starts.
What do fees include?
Fees cover the cost of all tuition and access to the University’s IT infrastructure and library learning resources. Fees are presented for the first level of study which equates to two terms.
What other costs should I budget for?
You will need to budget additional funds for accommodation and living expenses, travel, and any additional trips, visits, activities or courses that you choose to participate in outside of the tuition offered as part of your course.
The library holds a limited number of copies of core textbooks and where possible in e-format. You will be encouraged to purchase your own textbooks and will need to budget approximately £80-£100 per year, depending on your course.
At Regent's you’ll have the freedom to explore your interests in a supportive and nurturing environment with interactive classes, regular one-to-one contact with tutors, specialist facilities, industry opportunities and tailored careers advice – ensuring you develop the skills, experience and confidence you need to succeed.
You'll engage in exciting learning experiences that encourage collaboration and self-expression – from group work and studio practice to guest lectures, industry masterclasses and site visits:
You’ll also work on live projects commissioned and evaluated by real companies – gaining a deeper understanding of the industry and building valuable connections. Previous student collaborations include:
On campus, you'll be able to access our collaborative workspaces and industry-standard resources, including:
As well as spending time in our studio spaces, you'll take field trips to some of London’s best-known museums, galleries and fashion archives.
Find your 23-24 academic calendar here.
Contact hours: Years 1 and 2: 16-18 hours per week. Year 3: no less than 16 hours per week.
You'll be taught by designers, illustrators, stylists, buyers, photographers and brand experts who continue to work in this sector alongside teaching. They often have work showcased in international publications, exhibitions and industry events – and their knowledge and experiences ensure your classes are shaped by the most current industry practices and reflect the fast-changing agendas of the fashion industry.
You'll also be allocated a personal tutor, who'll meet you on a one-to-one basis at various stages throughout the year to provide you with guidance and support your personal and professional development.
Plus, you'll benefit from regular guest speakers – from designers to PRs. Past speakers have included the likes of Michael Ward, Managing Director at Harrods; Ellie-Grace Frost, Designer at Louis Vuitton and Jessica Bumpus, Fashion Journalist and former Digital Fashion Editor at Vogue.
Throughout the course, you'll be expected to undertake extra reading, personal research and reflection, as well as preparing work for workshops, working collaboratively with students in preparation for assessment and visiting galleries and exhibitions in central London.
Your skills and knowledge will be assessed entirely by coursework, with no exams. For example through practical work, presentations, projects, group work, portfolios, sketchbooks, pitches, peer assessments, essays, reflective writing, written analyses and reports.
We welcome and support students with a wide range of disabilities and health concerns, including learning difficulties, visual and hearing impairments, mental health difficulties, autism conditions, mobility difficulties and temporary or chronic health conditions.
Our Student Support & Welfare team is here to support you. We ask that you speak with us as early as possible to enable us to support you. Find out more about our disability support and contact us.
We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit.
One of the following qualifications:
Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):
| Qualification | Subject | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE* | English language | C (4) |
| IB SL or HL | English | 4 |
| US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)* | English | D (1.0/4.0) |
| IELTS* | Academic | 5.5 overall and 5.5 in each component |
Please note, we do not accept home/online editions of English language tests.
*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.
We also offer conditional students a free, online, diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This must be booked in advance. Discover more.
We're interested in your potential, as well as your prior achievements – and review each application comprehensively on its own merit.
One of the following qualifications:
Minimum English proficiency requirement through one of the following qualifications (or equivalent):
| Qualification | Subject | Grade |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE* | English language | C (4) |
| IB SL or HL | English | 4 |
| US HSD (studied in a majority English-speaking country)* | Cumulative GPA | 2.5 |
| IELTS* | Academic | 6.0 overall and 5.5 in each component |
*Qualification satisfies the English language requirements of the UKVI for non-UK/Irish nationals.
We also offer conditional students a free, online, diagnostic test known as the Regent’s English Proficiency Test (REPT). This must be booked in advance. Discover more.
After you submit your application, you’ll be asked to present your design portfolio – an edited body of work showcasing your own research, ideas, development, processes and finished pieces. This might include garments, sketchbook pages, digital images, photos, etc. It can also include work you've made outside of your school coursework. We’d like to see at least three different projects, responding to your own research. This allows us to assess your experience, creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Please note – you don’t need to upload your portfolio as part of your application. If you successfully meet our requirements, it'll be requested at interview stage.
Guidance for preparing your portfolio
Top tips for a perfect portfolio
As well as empowering you to be creative and innovative, we will teach you how to be entrepreneurial and business minded. As you study, you’ll develop your own portfolio – ready for interviews as soon as you graduate.
Graduates work for renowned brands (COS, Vivienne Westwood, Ralph Lauren, Paul Costello, Matthew Williamson) in a range of roles, including:
While this course often leads to graduates entering these professions, the transferable skills you develop will allow you to choose any career that aligns with your interests.
You could also use your degree as springboard to:
After you've completed your course, you may be eligible to apply for a Graduate visa. This enables you to work, or look for work, in the UK for up to two years after you leave Regent's, without the pressure of having to secure a job immediately – applying your skills and advancing your career with valuable experiences and industry connections.
Don't worry if you feel overwhelmed – our Careers, Enterprise and Industry team are here to provide personalised advice and access to resources for life!
We've designed our curriculum for you. Gain a deeply personalised education, designed for you – an innovator, entrepreneur or future leader. Expand your knowledge, skills, practice and thinking with three building blocks:
In Year 2, you’ll also have the option to study abroad.
Read more about how you'll learn and view a complete list of Special Electives.
The Foundation year has been designed to give you the introductory knowledge and business skills needed to confidently progress to degree-level study.
| Term 1 | |
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| The Creative Designer | In this module, you will be introduced to the design cycle, exploring concepts such as idea generation, research principles and production practices. You will acquire relevant skills and develop awareness of key concepts and techniques. While the activities you take in this module will be multidisciplinary in nature, you will demonstrate your knowledge of your individual discipline and personal interests in the work and outputs you produce. By learning a variety of creative perspectives, you will be able to better understand your place within the creative industries. You will also develop your study skills and abilities in academic English for degree-level study. |
| Writing for Success at University |
This module develops your writing skills and knowledge, to prepare you for success at university. You will consider writing as a process that is shaped by your knowledge of genre, audience and purpose – and you’ll learn to identify common features of successful academic writing. Engage with motivating writing challenges that support the skills required in the Foundation, and the skills you will need to complete written tasks at degree-level. You will explore aspects such as style, register, structure and referencing, and learn to harness digital tools to aid your writing. In this module, you will take on board feedback and use it to develop further. You will also reflect on the overall process of becoming a more proficient academic writer, all within a supportive classroom atmosphere. As a result, you be able to approach your assessment tasks with confidence, demonstrating your learning in written tasks across your studies. |
| Critical Thinking | In a world of conflicting ideas and the advent of "post-truth" and "fake news", being able to think critically and investigate information is crucial. This module is designed to improve your critical thinking and reflecting skills. You will learn tools that will help you evaluate information, investigate what is true, differentiate between opinion and fact, and determine strong arguments from weak. Understanding how we know what we know is one of the most fundamental aspects of university education and, in this module, you will develop a foundation in decision-making and reasoning that will help you academically and in your future career. |
| Cultural Understanding | In this module, you will study a range of cultural industries – contemporary, historical, local and global. You will trace how ideas develop in different cultural industries from inception to materialisation, explaining the values that underpin cultural output. You will develop your understanding of the role that curiosity and creativity have played in the development of culture and the technologies used within the cultural landscape. You will consider decision-making processes, gaining an understanding of how cultural industries are created, how culture is mediated and produced, and what impact it has on its human and physical environments. The module will encourage you to engage with specific case studies, and provide a broader understanding of the social, political and economic contexts that contribute to the place of culture in society. |
| Politics, Society and Citizenship | In this module, you will be introduced to the basic principles of politics, society and citizenship. What is society, and how is it shaped by politics? Who are we as citizens? You will explore your political values by examining some real-world problems and debating with other students about how to deal with them. By working with other students, you will explore how political engagement works within and across societies. By the end of the module, you will have the tools to develop a more critical and thoughtful attitude to citizenship, which you will take forward for the rest of your life. |
| Term 2 | |
| The Creative in Context | The module aims to develop your understanding of the scale and breadth of contemporary forms and practices within the broader design environment and in different contexts. The skills you will acquire are integral to your understanding of how to locate your professional and creative role in the changing landscape of contemporary design. Harnessing your visual curiosity, you will build the confidence to produce and present imaginative outcomes. You will also gather and curate an ambitious portfolio of work, which you will keep updated throughout your professional and creative journey. You will also continue to develop your study skills and abilities in academic English for degree-level study. |
| Communications |
Communication is the power to inform, persuade and bring people together to enact change. Whether verbal, non-verbal or written, communication is key to your success in university and future career. This module will enable you to improve your own communication and to evaluate the way communication works to convey ideas. Taking an active approach, you will work through complex stories and messages, finding new ways to communicate simply, clearly and effectively. You will practice observation, understand and evaluate context, and learn to empathise with your audience to craft persuasive and professional outputs. Reflecting on culture and identity is an important part of understanding the communication environment. You will work with and draw on your own experience, and that of your peers, to acknowledge differences and find connections. You will use collaboration and networking to help develop an individual final output that may use a variety of media. |
| Creativity and Entrepreneurship | In a business environment, creativity is most often defined as the ability to imagine the unique ideas whilst innovation is defined as the process that transforms the creative ideas into real commercial product or services. Starting from this point of view, this module will help you to critically evaluate how creativity contributes to successful entrepreneurship practice. Today’s organisations are aware of the importance of entrepreneurial and managerial creativity as a desired behaviour in identifying opportunities that lead to entrepreneurial success. In this module, you will have the opportunity to understand the role of managerial creativity for growth and wellbeing of organisations and in society. You will cover topics such as innovative organisations; entrepreneurial creativity and decision making; transformational leadership; creative behaviour; employee innovation; and engaging with the creative process in the workplace. |
| Cultural Industries | In this module, you will study a range of cultural industries, whether contemporary or historical, local or global. Tracing how ideas develop from inception to materialisation in different cultural industries will enable you to explain the values that underpin cultural output. You will develop your understanding of the role that curiosity and creativity have played in the development of culture and the technologies used within the cultural landscape. By considering decision-making processes, you will gain an understanding of how cultural industries are created, how culture is mediated and produced, and what impact it has on its human and physical environment. The module will encourage both an engagement with specific case studies and a broader understanding of the social, political and economic contexts that contribute to the place of culture in society. |
| Making Use of Data |
Data are all around us and play a crucial role in decision-making at all levels and sectors. The analysis and visualisation of data is a key skill in today’s job markets. It is not only the foundation of efficient organisations, but a means unlocking critical insights to inform present and the future operations. In this module, you will gain a conceptual appreciation of the nature of data in its many forms, and how we use it to enhance daily working processes. You also gain an appreciation of the ethical issues around data governance and representation. You will gain practical knowledge in data analysis by exploring the broad ecosystem data analytics platforms, and by building up key skills in Microsoft Excel, the most popular data analytics platform in the world. Throughout a series of applied sessions, you will use these skills to effectively explore, visualise, and analyse data of all kinds. |
| Fashion Design, BA (Hons) | |
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| Pattern and Construction II: Further Exploration in Pattern Cutting and Making |
This module is designed to further develop and extend your knowledge of pattern cutting and construction skills. The central focus of the module is the fashion mechanics – all the elements required to take a fashion design drawing through to a fully realised garment. The module will extend your 2D pattern development as well as an introduction to 3D draping. There will be increased emphasis on related sustainable practices and application of finishing techniques in the production of final garments. You will design, toile and manufacture one completed outfit in final fabrics (minimum two garments). Particular attention needs to be applied to how the garment is structured and finished. This module has a very strong technical focus and will result in the production of tech packs for final garments, and a comprehensive technical folder documenting all the techniques and samples produced throughout the module. |
| Art, Culture and Fashion Design |
Using exhibitions as a primary source of inspiration, you will explore overlaps between art, culture and fashion design. You will identify and build strong visual research, and experiment with different processes and materials to explore creative ideas. Relating your design ideas with your knowledge and understanding of contextual and contemporary fashion, you will generate individual fashion design outcomes and will be introduced to the analysis and selection process for collection development. You will explore key social movements and theories from history and contemporary time, which will deepen your understanding of the interconnecting relationships between art, fashion and culture. With this foundation of knowledge, you will learn how to utilise visual and critical analysis through a written piece of work or formal presentation. Through self-evaluation and reflection throughout the module, you will identify opportunities for your personal and professional development. |
| Creative Fashion Design Practice |
This module introduces you to the skills and thinking for creative fashion design practice. This will include research skills, idea generation, design development and the communication of your working processes and design outcomes. It will also explore fashion drawing and presentation techniques to visually communicate your process and design outcomes. You will gain an understanding of the creative methods involved in fashion design and how they can be applied. Working both independently and in collaboration with your peers, you will work on identifying areas for primary and secondary research and exploration of design concepts and contexts. Working through the creative process, you will experiment and generate design ideas to inform the development of a contemporary collection. |
| Pattern and Construction I: Introduction to Pattern Cutting and Making |
This module is designed to equip you with the fundamental cutting and garment-making skills, which you will use throughout your course. You will explore the basic concepts of garment development and construction, moving from an initial design drawing through to the completed garment. You will discover ethical production methods and sustainable fabric sourcing to underpin your own design conscious practice. Throughout the module, you will be introduced to core terminology, cutting techniques and pattern development practices, which will enable you to design and draft two-dimensional patterns. Based on your pattern development, and in conjunction with contextual fashion research, you will consider appropriate construction methods and fabric qualities in the realisation of final garments. Throughout the module, you will build a technical folder which will act as a key reference in the future. |
| Exploring Industry and Entrepreneurship |
The world of work is changing fast; in some sectors, AR, AI and automation have already mechanised the work environment. New and different jobs are rapidly being created, generating fresh industry-related and entrepreneurial opportunities. Global crises have accelerated trends, causing many sectors to rethink their approaches to work. This module provides you with an introduction to the changes being experienced, and the scope of real-world professional activities in relation to your course. Teaching will be delivered by your course team, led by subject experts, and tailored to reflect industry and entrepreneurship in your discipline. You will develop an understanding of how changing local and global trends impact the current and future worlds of work. The focus will be on exploring your industry or sector and its future, with a view to informing your own potential career or entrepreneurial journey. In this module, you will be supported by the experts in the Careers, Enterprise and Industry services and the university careers platform, Handshake. |
| Learning Perspectives |
This module will develop your curiosity around your chosen degree specialism and encourages you to become a collaborative, critical and reflective learner. You will explore different approaches and key debates around learning and develop skills essential for university study. Learning from key thinkers across cultures and time, you will examine core questions about how and why we learn the way we do. You will gain understanding through the distinct lens of your subject and by comparison and sharing of ideas with students from all degree areas. To evidence your learning journey, you will create responses to key questions on the areas of the module you find most relevant and inspiring. The skills, knowledge and approaches to learning you develop in this module will support your Regent’s journey and assist you in becoming an active part of your university community. |
| In Year 1, you can choose a mix of London Perspectives, Global Perspectives and language modules – you'll need to take two in total from the lists below. | |
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| London Perspectives (Autumn Term) | In the London Perspectives module, you will explore London through multiple perspectives including your own cultural background and degree discipline. Taking the city as a learning ground, you will learn about London with a historical and contemporary focus through your degree subject (for example business, arts, fashion and media) and interact with the cultures of London through their symbols and neighbourhoods to investigate their impact on London over time. Using teasers inspired by the city of London (for example, a 'Brick Lane' extract, a segment of a visual product, a music extract), you will consider what makes London a world city. You will go on field trips and visit relevant venues in mixed-group activities where you act as guides to your cultures and/or subject, thereby fostering collaborative learning. The module uses London to explore what may unite, rather than divide, our areas of study. Topics and trips include multicultural London, Roman London, financial London and London of fashion and music. ——— You can also choose a language module instead. Choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. |
| Global Perspectives (Spring Term) | For Language modules, please refer to the list on the course page below. Through this module’s challenges you will complete a number of practical group tasks inspired by contemporary intercultural, political and social issues, and by the concept of global citizenship. You will work with peers to propose and present solutions to dilemmas and global issues. In the first half of the term, groups will be divided based on disciplines and courses of study; in the second half, you will re-group with students from other disciplines. Throughout the collaboration, you will be asked to reflect individually, and to evaluate the benefits and limitations of specific disciplinary approaches versus the potential for creative solutions when working with students across disciplines. ——— You can also choose a language module instead. Choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. |
| Language Modules | |
| Languages (Grades 1-6) – available Autumn and Spring |
Choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian and Spanish – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level in every term. Languages provide you with tools to understand and imagine new worlds and communicate with others. Learning a language opens the door to cultures beyond your own and allows you to bridge the gap between communities and build connections for your life and your career. At Regent’s, you will learn languages differently. You will learn in a highly practical way, in order to develop skills for authentic communication. At Regent’s, you will receive individual attention in a supportive atmosphere and learn through collaboration and innovative teaching methodologies. Whether you want to start learning a new language, develop existing proficiency or prepare yourself to study abroad, these modules will help you develop a multilingual identity. |
| Advanced Language for Professionals (Grade 7) – available Autumn or Spring |
If you want to work in international or multilingual environments and you already have a higher intermediate level of Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian or Spanish, this module is for you. You will learn to apply your existing language skills to the workplace and acquire the practical and linguistic tools to connect, collaborate and communicate effectively in multicultural professional settings. Learning in small groups, you will gain knowledge of the countries where the language is spoken and of their work practices and will apply that knowledge to tasks that resemble those in the workplace. You will also develop job-specific linguistic and cross-cultural skills and explore contemporary forms of communication at professional levels. Immersed in a unique classroom environment that embodies Regent’s cosmopolitan character, you will experience individual attention in a supportive atmosphere, learn through innovative teaching methodologies and develop your multilingual professional identity. |
| Business English: Professional Writing – available Autumn or Spring |
Every professional journey will benefit from enhanced writing skills allowing you to express yourself and persuade others. Classes provide opportunities to create written texts (such as work emails, letters, proposals and reports) while developing understanding of writing as a process and how to adapt writing for diverse audiences and purposes. At the same time, you will also consider the impact of choices around tone, style, formality and other key language aspects. This module offers a memorable experience of professional writing, harnessing technology use (such as digital word lists, text analysers) and formative feedback, all within a supportive classroom atmosphere. As a result, you will be ready to apply what you learn to tasks on this module in your university course or career. You may only take this module once. |
| Business English/Advanced Business English – available Autumn or Spring |
For every prospective 21st century professional, higher-level business English skills are indispensable. Whether you study acting or psychology, business or fashion design, this module will develop business English knowledge (grammar and vocabulary) and skills (listening, speaking, reading and writing) at upper-intermediate and advanced levels, to enhance your fluency, persuasiveness and effectiveness as a global communicator. You may only take these module once. Classes provide opportunities to engage in motivating linguistic challenges (such as discussions, presentations and reports). You will select and introduce business topics of interest and enjoy multiple opportunities for formative feedback, all within a small group, supportive classroom atmosphere. The sessions will encourage you to reflect throughout, helping to improve confidence through tasks designed to showcase the full range of business English skills required for success in your future career. |
| Advanced Spanish through Film (Grade 8) – available Autumn or Spring | Comics, films, social media posts...we live in a multimodal world where information is conveyed through combinations of visual, written, and spatial modes. If you already have a higher intermediate level of Spanish and wish to develop an ability to understand how images are created and ‘read’, this module is for you. Through close study of a range of films and television series produced in Latin America and Spain, you will enhance your understanding of the sociocultural reality of those countries. You will become familiar with the multimodal framework and apply it to the analysis of audio-visual texts. You will also acquire practical and linguistic tools to discuss and analyse in Spanish, and with a certain level of complexity, any audio-visual product. In addition to expanding on your existing linguistic skills, this module will help you develop new and highly valuable media literacies that can be easily transferred to your subject. |
| Fashion Design | |
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| Professional Portfolio I |
In this module, you will build on your visual communication skills and develop your understanding and practice of fashion illustration and portfolio presentation techniques relevant to industry contexts. You will practise and experiment with different styles, media and approaches in order to creatively illustrate and communicate your design work. You will use digital tools and presentation techniques to present your work creatively and professionally within a consolidated design portfolio. You will also engage with networking strategies, practising your interview techniques and CV writing skills and prepare for future work placement opportunities. |
| Design Studio in Practice | In this module, you will expand and develop your theoretical, design and technical skills, while building on your overall fashion knowledge and ethical practices. This module will enable you to generate design concepts through research, idea generation, design experimentation, toile development and interpretation of a project brief. It will give you the opportunity to demonstrate your technical skills and knowledge of sustainability with fabric, colour, texture, silhouette, shape and garment construction techniques. You will design a full collection of contemporary clothing and then select, construct, style and photograph one final outfit. This is an especially creative module that encourages avant-garde and experimental design outcomes through creative thinking and awareness of contemporary influences. An increased emphasis will be placed upon the development of your problem-solving skills and ability to work with greater independence and autonomy. |
| Deconstruction Theory in Practice | This module examines the role of ‘deconstruction theory’ in practice, allowing you to become more creative, critical and explorative. Building on an introduction of philosopher Jacques Derrida’s theory of deconstruction, this module focuses on how disrupting conventional norms, engagement in interdisciplinary perspectives, and creative critical thinking will lead you to new and innovative ideas. By building your knowledge and technical skills, this module encourages avant-garde and experimental design outcomes, encouraging you to use creative thought processes and draw from contemporary influences. You will be introduced to experimental design techniques and encouraged to challenge principles of form, function and aesthetic. Working independently, you will use notions of deconstruction to guide you in designing a three-dimensional garment. |
| In Year 2, you will also choose one of the following Experiencing Industry & Entrepreneurship modules: | |
| Entrepreneurial Challenge |
Regent’s University London has been quoted as the UK university with the highest density of business founders. In this module, you will develop entrepreneurial thinking about how to grow your own or others’ entrepreneurial ideas. You will have the freedom to choose between a range of entrepreneurial challenges and explore enterprise opportunities. In doing so, you will develop your own concepts and create an entrepreneurial plan. In collaboration with others, you will develop your entrepreneurial ideas through creative thinking, research and evaluation. At the end of the module, you will pitch your idea, bringing your concepts closer to an exciting reality. If you have true ambitions to become a founder, the module will also prepare you to complete an individual entrepreneurial project in your final year. |
| Placement |
This placement module gives you the opportunity to experience industry and entrepreneurship in an external organisation. Through an immersive piece of work, either within or outside of your discipline, you will apply your knowledge and intellectual and practical skills to real life challenges to develop a critical appreciation of how an organisation operates and evolves. These insights, skills and knowledge will not only prepare you for your next level of study, but they will also help you to build the attributes required to realise your future ambitions after graduation. |
| Industry Challenge |
In this module, you will experience the challenge and pace of the world of work through a real world or live project, chosen from a menu of industry scenarios. This will give you an insight into the culture, practices and commercial contexts of an industry, field or sector within which the project is situated. The focus of this immersive experience will be on process, as you engage in team building, collaboration and project management, researching and testing concepts and presenting your concepts to address the industry challenge. The module will support your personal and professional development so that, when you move into the final year of your course, you will be equipped to complete a significant individual project of your choice. |
| You can also choose to study a term abroad: | |
| Read more about study abroad | We support and encourage our full-time students to study abroad at one of our 60+ exchange partners: the possibilities for new experiences, adventure and personal & professional growth are endless. For more information, please contact studyabroad@regents.ac.uk |
| Fashion Design | |
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| Product Development in Practice |
Working in conjunction with Major Project I, this module offers you the opportunity to explore, test and develop ideas three-dimensionally through sampling, prototyping and toiling. You will be encouraged to search for and develop innovative ideas, methods and processes through experimentation. Your work will be self-initiated, enabling you to demonstrate the skills you have already acquired, and to identify areas for further development. Your work will focus upon the creation of inspirational three-dimensional work that considers fabrics, textile development, garment structure, and silhouette development. You will be expected to produce detailed tech packs, and to produce a minimum of four toiled outfits or prototypes. These will capture your extensive creative experimentation undertaken throughout the term, and use of appropriate construction and finishing methods. Combined with the completion of Major Project I, your work in this module will form the basis for your final collection to be undertaken in Major Project II. |
| Professional Portfolio II |
This module allows you to create a range of self-promotional material and prepare an industry-ready design portfolio relevant for an international setting. Your portfolio will showcase the best aspects of your work from Major Project II, supplemented with additional project work that demonstrates your specialist areas, including illustration, design innovation and technical ingenuity. The presentation of your portfolio work and self-promotional material will encompass the visual representation of your design aesthetic and personal branding throughout. As part of your professional development, you will analyse your skills, strengths, weaknesses and development opportunities in order to formulate a comprehensive career plan. You will also be encouraged in this module to further enhance your interview, networking and CV writing skills that will prepare you for your own future career ambitions. |
| Major Project l |
The Major Project is the culmination of your studies. You will study Major Project I in the first term of your final year and Major Project II in the second. Each module comprises 20 credits. Together, the two modules form one project. The Major Project is a substantial piece of work, drawing on your discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, together with your learning about industry and entrepreneurship. You will have the freedom to design a self-directed project that reflects your interests and career aspirations. You may also choose to relate your Major Project to work you’re completing on your other final year modules. In Major Project I, you will start the term developing a proposal for your Major Project, supported by your tutors. Following your proposal, you will begin work on your Major Project, learning through individual or group supervision, workshops or studio practice, as appropriate to your project. |
| Major Project II |
Major Project II is the second Major Project module in your final year. Following the research and development you undertook in Major Project I, you will realise and complete your work in Major Project ll. The Major Project is your opportunity to apply your discipline-specific and interdisciplinary learning, together with your learning around industry and/or entrepreneurship to a topic of your choice. Through the Major Project, you can realise your ambitions as you prepare to graduate with work that illustrates your aspirations. You will learn through individual or group supervisions, workshops or studio practice, as appropriate to your project. You may also choose to relate your Major Project to the work you’re completing on your other final year modules. If you are working on an entrepreneurial project for your Major Project, you may be able to join the Founders Programme, which supports students and graduates interested in starting their own business with tailored guidance, coaching, mentoring, and access to experiential bootcamps and live events. |
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| Special Elective 1 | You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. |
| Special Elective 2 | You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. |
| Special Elective 3 or a Language | You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from. |
| Special Elective 4 or a Language | You can choose from: Creative Futures; Essential Leadership Skills; Brand Me; Influencer Marketing Masterclass; The Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Revolution; How to Create a Social Enterprise; How to deal with Uncertainty; Understanding the Politics of Migration; Living Religions in London; Podcasting Masterclass; Exploring Sleep and Dreaming; Material Cultures and Sustainability; Understanding Artificial Intelligence; Professional Project Management; Introduction to Environmental Law; The Art of Data Storytelling; Cyber-psychology: Understanding Digital Behaviour; Decision-making Strategies Masterclass; Creative and Professional Writing Masterclass; Global Conflict and the Arts. Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list and module descriptions. Please note, not all electives will be offered every term, due to timetabling and other constraints. — — — Or select a language module. You can choose between Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish and Business English – all languages are offered from beginner to advanced level. — — — Scroll to the top of the page to find a link to the complete list of Special Electives and Languages you can choose from. |
‘I’ve gained such amazing industry insights via experienced tutors and live industry projects. You’re pushed to be the best that you can be – everyone is so supportive and kind. We’ve become a family and have created lifelong friendships.’ Stephanie Ferreira, BA (Hons) Fashion Design student
