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    Fashion degrees abroad

    If you are passionate about fashion and dream of seeing your designs on catwalks around the world, then a degree in fashion or fashion design could be the ideal choice for you. The global fashion industry is worth trillions of dollars and employs millions of people, so you’ll have plenty of career opportunities after graduation.

    Fashion degree programs aim to combine creativity with commercial awareness, and are designed to help you develop your skills and give you the knowledge you’ll need to pursue a career in the industry. You’ll get the opportunity to learn about many areas of fashion, including clothing, textiles, management and business.

    Fashion is a popular degree to study abroad, with program options available all over the world. Choosing to study abroad gives you the chance to learn in one of the fashion capitals of the world, and experience how different countries interpret the subject.

    Fashion program structure

    Fashion degrees are offered at foundation, diploma, bachelor’s and master’s levels. It’s possible to study fashion as a single honors degree, or as a joint honors with another subject, for example fashion and textiles, or fashion and business.

    At bachelor’s level, you can get a BA in fashion which will usually take between three and four years to complete depending on where you study. Some programs are longer as they include a year abroad or a year in industry. Most master’s degrees are MAs and take between one and two years to complete.

    Most fashion programs are practical in nature, and you’ll usually be assessed through a combination of coursework and practical exams. In many programs you will produce a collection and portfolio which will make up most of your final assessment. Many universities also give you the opportunity to showcase your work to peers and industry members.

    The exact structure and program content of each fashion program will vary depending on the university you choose, and the level of degree you study. Programs will include core modules and electives you can choose yourself. Examples of the most common fashion modules include:

    • Fashion design
    • Fashion in context
    • Technical skills
    • Visual studies
    • Fashion in history
    • Professional studio practice
    • Communication and promotion
    • Portfolio building
    Fashion program structure

    Fashion degrees are offered at foundation, diploma, bachelor’s and master’s levels. It’s possible to study fashion as a single honors degree, or as a joint honors with another subject, for example fashion and textiles, or fashion and business.

    At bachelor’s level, you can get a BA in fashion which will usually take between three and four years to complete depending on where you study. Some programs are longer as they include a year abroad or a year in industry. Most master’s degrees are MAs and take between one and two years to complete.

    Most fashion programs are practical in nature, and you’ll usually be assessed through a combination of coursework and practical exams. In many programs you will produce a collection and portfolio which will make up most of your final assessment. Many universities also give you the opportunity to showcase your work to peers and industry members.

    The exact structure and program content of each fashion program will vary depending on the university you choose, and the level of degree you study. Programs will include core modules and electives you can choose yourself. Examples of the most common fashion modules include:

    • Fashion design
    • Fashion in context
    • Technical skills
    • Visual studies
    • Fashion in history
    • Professional studio practice
    • Communication and promotion
    • Portfolio building

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    Fashion study abroad programs

    Fashion undergraduate programs

    Bachelor's in fashion

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      Business and Management (Fashion) - BA (Hons) Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      19,108 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,910 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Fashion - BA (Hons) University of Northampton, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,720 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,900 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Fashion Photography - BA (Hons) (with foundation) London Metropolitan University, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,446 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 12,700 GBP

      Start date
      September
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      Fashion - BA Arizona State University, USA

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      30,134 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,134 USD

      Start date
      August, May, January
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      Fashion - BA (Hons) Arts University Bournemouth, UK

      Program type
      Bachelor's
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,284 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,950 GBP

      Start date
      October
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    Associate in fashion

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      Fashion and Textile Merchandising - AA RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Associate
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,387 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      February
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    Diploma in fashion

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      Fashion Arts and Business - UGDip Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      12,255 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,412 CAD

      Start date
      January
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      Fashion Marketing - UGDip Kwantlen Polytechnic University, Canada

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      17,002 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 21,383 CAD

      Start date
      May, January, September
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      Fashion Styling - UGDip RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Undergraduate diploma
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      14,084 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,500 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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    Pathway in fashion

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      Fashion (Foundation) - FD Leeds Beckett University, UK

      Program type
      Undergraduate pathway
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,973 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 10,900 GBP

      Start date
      January, September
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    Fashion graduate programs

    Master's in fashion

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      Design (Fashion & Textiles) - MSc (Research) RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,387 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      July, February
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      Design (Fashion and Textiles) - MA Bath Spa University, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      19,643 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 14,300 GBP

      Start date
      September, January
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      Digital Fashion Innovation - MA Arts University Bournemouth, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      25,413 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 18,500 GBP

      Start date
      October, February
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      Fashion & Luxury Business - MFLB EU Business School, Spain

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      16,421 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 13,800 EUR

      Start date
      January, October, March
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      Fashion and Textiles - MA University of Portsmouth, UK

      Program type
      Master's
      Duration
      1 year
      Annual tuition fee
      21,292 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 15,500 GBP

      Start date
      September
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    Doctorate in fashion

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      Fashion & Textiles - PhD RMIT University, Australia

      Program type
      Doctorate
      Duration
      3 years
      Annual tuition fee
      23,387 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 30,720 AUD

      Start date
      February, July
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    Diploma in fashion

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      Fashion Business and Management - OCDip Centennial College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      2 years
      Annual tuition fee
      13,082 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,453 CAD

      Start date
      September
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      Fashion Marketing and Management - OCDip Fanshawe College, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate diploma
      Duration
      14 months
      Annual tuition fee
      13,470 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 16,940 CAD

      Start date
      September
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    Certificate in fashion

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      Fashion Management - OCGCert Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning, Canada

      Program type
      Postgraduate certificate
      Duration
      4 years
      Annual tuition fee
      14,185 USD

      Fee in university's local currency 17,840 CAD

      Start date
      January
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    Future fashion careers

    The ambition of most students will be to work in the fashion industry, and programs are designed to help all students achieve that goal. There are several different roles you can pursue within the industry, and popular careers for fashion graduates include:

    • Fashion designer
    • Retail buyer
    • Stylist
    • Textile designer
    • Jewellery designer
    • Pattern cutter
    • Fashion journalist
    • Fashion illustrator

    Most universities or fashion schools will help you create a collection and portfolio that will give you the best possible chance of getting the role you want. Many programs have close relationships with local industry and may include internship opportunities to give you first-hand working experience.