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Art Direction for Fashion - What's It All About?

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31st July 2025

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All information is accurate at the time of publication. Please check individual course pages for the most up-to-date information.

Are you passionate about creating images and visuals for fashion brands through photography, film, illustration, media or visual communications? Our brand-new undergraduate degree could be the perfect fit for you. 

Here's a quick overview of the course, what you'll learn and where it can take you. It's not too late to apply - this course is open for Clearing and starts this September!

About The Course

Overview

BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion is a two-year accelerated undergraduate degree that includes a work placement and your own dedicated industry mentor. You'll build strong creative and technical skills in digital image-making to prepare for an exciting career in fashion art direction.

You'll explore areas such as:

  • Photography and illustration 
  • 3D design, digital platforms, and graphic design
  • Moving image and film

You'll also have access to our professional photography studio, industry talks, mentoring, work experience opportunities, and more. 

Entry Requirements

We typically make offers between 104 and 120 UCAS points from Level 3 qualifications such as A Levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma.

Don't have 104 UCAS points? If you have other qualifications or relevant experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Course Fees & Funding

The course costs £11,100 per year if you are starting in September 2025*. Student tuition and maintenance loans are available. For more details, please visit our Fees & Funding page.

*Please note fees will rise to £11,440 for those starting in September 2026.

Where It Can Take You

Once you've graduated from our BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion degree, you'll be ready to progress straight into employment. You could work in a wide-range of roles, including:

  • Fashion Photographer or Editor
  • Art Director 
  • Fashion Influencer/Blogger
  • Fashion Retoucher or Illustrator
  • Fashion Brand Creative Team Member
  • Fashion Marketing Specialist
  • Fashion Retail Visual Merchandiser

How to Apply

Apply now to study Art Direction for Fashion with us this September through our Clearing Hotline on 020 3040 3162.

It will be a 15-minute phone call, where we will take your details such as contact details, qualifications and grades. Your application will then be passed on to Falmouth University who will see if you're suitable for the course and be in touch in regards to an offer.

Key Dates

  • Induction week: Week commencing 15th September
  • Teaching begins: Week commencing 22nd September

To find out more about the clearing process before applying, please see our blog: How to Apply to the Fashion Retail Academy Through Clearing.

Interested in joining us to study BA (Hons) Art Direction for Fashion? Explore the course further and apply now through Clearing on 020 3040 3162 to join us this September!

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