| Full-time Duration: | 1 year |
| School: | School of Design |
| Validation Status: | Validated |
| UCAS Code: | W231 |
Introduction
Fashion at Lincoln is a 'classically constructed' programme that focuses on the essential partnership between innovative design and technical excellence. In line with the contemporary fashion industry, the programme encourages students to consider sustainable approaches to their practice, exploring the relationship between good design and timeless fashion.
During this first year, teaching emphasises creative and technical knowledge, introducing students to the core areas essential to 2D and 3D ideas development.
Modules
All Level 1 modules of the BA (Hons) Fashion programme must be successfully completed for the award of the Certificate of Higher Education. The programme has been designed to provide students with the opportunity, upon successful completion, to progress directly into Level 2 of the full degree programme.
What You Need to Know
We want you to have all the information you need to make an informed decision on where and what you want to study. To help you choose the course that’s right for you, we aim to bring to your attention all the important information you may need. Our What You Need to Know page offers detailed information on key areas including contact hours, assessment, optional modules, and additional costs.
Assessment
Assessment of student work can vary from module to module, depending on the nature of the assignment and assessment criteria. Assessment most commonly takes the form of coursework, such as design projects, garments, research, and sketchbooks. In addition assessment can be through written work such as an essay or dissertation. Students can also expect to be assessed on group/individual presentations during their time on the programme. The weighting given to each assessment method may vary across each academic year. The University of Lincoln aims to ensure that staff return in-course assessments to students promptly.
Career Opportunities
This programme is designed to provide successful students with the opportunity to progress directly on to our full degree programme. The full BA (Hons) Fashion degree is designed to prepare graduates for a wide range of careers within fashion and the wider creative industries. Graduate careers may include: styling, illustration, fashion buying, illustration, journalism, theatre costume design, freelance/own label, tailoring, knitwear design, historic costume expert, eyewear design, print design, TV costume design, millinery, and womenswear designer.
Certificate of Higher Education
As part of the University’s commitment to widening participation, our Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) programmes offer an alternative route for applicants who have accepted an offer from the University of Lincoln but have not quite achieved the requirements for direct entry onto their chosen degree programme.
Learn more about a Certificate of Higher Education from the University of Lincoln.