BA (Hons) Fashion

Explore the world of fashion and have access to fully equipped clothing workshops, spacious studios with individual workspaces, technical workshops, laboratories, state-of-the-art production equipment and first-class Computer Aided Design (CAD) suites. Everything you could possibly need to develop your skills and explore your love of fashion.

This programme covers a range of market sectors ranging from high-street fashion to ready-to-wear across both UK and Global perspectives. Facing internal and external projects will help shape your understanding of the fashion industry worldwide. These skills can ultimately open the door to incredible career opportunities in your chosen marketplace.

We are aware that the fashion industry is moving towards a sustainable, ethical and diverse future. Our briefs and projects respond to this change and present a true reflection of the many challenges being faced in the industry today.. We work with many local and national industries to help ensure our students have a “live” experience alongside contemporary design.

The programme has been discontinued as from September 2020 but is still being taught to Year 3 and Year 4.

Why study Fashion Design at Heriot-Watt University’s Dubai Campus?

• Strong links and support from a variety of industrial partners both in Dubai and within our global network.
• Practical based programme with a strong emphasis on academic standards and ‘live’ collaborations.
• Unique British fashion education where students are involved in the global design process and techniques.
• Praised highly for considerable active press and media coverage received since launching in Dubai.
• The School of Textiles and Design in Scotland came 1st in the UK for industry and society ‘impact’, scoring 100% in the 2014 Research Excellence Framework.

Accreditation

The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.

"The course is designed to encourage students to develop their own personal aesthetics and their identity as a fashion designer."

Zhansaya Kussainova, Fashion, BA (Hons)

Course content

DETAILED COURSE GUIDE

Year 3

Work on cross-disciplinary projects and fashion industry collaborations through a combination of independent study, team working and external projects. Students will also have opportunities to work across events and brand promotion — this external activity boosts your industry awareness and gives you first-hand knowledge that allows you to contextualize your work against the global fashion landscape.

Year 4

Consolidate your skills and explore your individuality through the initiation, development and completion of a contemporary fashion-led collection accompanied by a strong fashion design portfolio that really showcases your talent to employers.