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Fashion and Footwear

We have an impressive range of fashion and footwear courses, ranging from evening and part time courses for a College certificate to foundation degrees. Fashion courses are available at levels 1, 2, 3, and 5 – including a technical award for students still at school. We are one of only a handful of institutions in the UK who offer a degree in footwear: if you want to study for your degree in fashion or footwear with us, routes include the level 2 Art and Design (Fashion) BTEC Diploma, or the level 3 Art and Design Foundation Diploma.

Who are the Leicester College fashion and footwear courses for?

Anyone with a passion for fashion! Our Progress 8 Technical Award in Fashion and Textiles is designed for pupils currently in year 10 or 11, while our part-time courses can be fitted around work or other commitments. We also offer a broad range of full-time courses at levels 2 and 3 which are suitable for school leavers as well as adults. For adult learners wishing to join a course, you may be offered an interview and your previous experience can be taken into account if you don’t meet the standard entry requirements. Learners aged 16-19 will follow a study programme which will include GCSE or functional skills English and maths if you don’t already have your grade 4 (C).

Further Information

Work experience will form part of your full-time course. These courses are generally assessed on the work you do on an ongoing basis rather than via traditional exams. You may need to buy some special equipment for some courses, and higher level courses often require a portfolio of work which you will show the tutors at interview.

Sharmin Begum

BTEC Level 3 Art and Design Fashion

“I’ve always had an interest in fashion. When I first came to college I didn’t think fashion was an option, so I picked it in my second year.

I went in for an interview, the staff were really friendly and welcoming, they went through all the modules and course structure and I realised this is what I want to do.

In the next five years, I’m hoping to see myself working as a buyer."

Art and Design (Fashion) BTEC Diploma level 2

Course Code: C0596

Key Information

Start Date 03 Sep 2019
Study Hours Full Time
Duration 1 year
Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course is for people who are interested in a studying towards a career in the fashion industry and developing creative, practical, and technical skills. It will enable students to explore the different areas of the fashion, textiles and clothing industry, equipping them with practical and vocational skills, as well as developing their academic and […]

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Art and Design (Fashion) Extended Diploma Level 3

Course Code: C0594

Key Information

Start Date 03 Sep 2019
Study Hours Full Time
Duration 1 year
Campus St Margaret's Campus

This exciting course provides students with the opportunity to experience a broad range of subjects that strongly reflect practices used in the fashion industry. It is aimed at people wishing to further their education in the fashion and textiles industry. You will have the chance to build a portfolio of creative art work and written […]

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Fashion Design BTEC Higher National Diploma

Course Code: C6849

Key Information

Start Date 23 Sep 2019
Study Hours Full Time
Duration 2 years
Campus St Margaret's Campus

The HND in Fashion Design is a creative and vocationally relevant course equivalent to the first two years of a BA (Hons) degree. It prepares you for a design and manufacture career across the fashion industries. The course develops professional design and manufacturing skills as well as offering opportunities for research and analysis in related […]

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Footwear Design and Manufacture

Course Code: C5553

Key Information

Start Date 24 Sep 2019
Study Hours Full Time
Duration 20 weeks
Campus St Margaret's Campus

This certificate course aims to develop specialist practical skills; historical and contextual understanding; and the ability to communicate ideas and outcomes to the standard that is required within the footwear industry. It involves the development and refinement of skills in the design and production of footwear and basic marketing skills within the fashion […]

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Footwear Foundation Degree

Course Code: C0024

Key Information

Start Date 24 Sep 2019
Study Hours Full Time
Duration 2 years
Campus St Margaret's Campus

This course addresses the needs of today’s footwear industry. It is equivalent to years one and two of a BA (Hons) degree and combines academic research with vocational practice in a range of footwear disciplines. You will learn about specific requirements in design; shoemaking; range building; trend packages; supply chain management and footwear business and […]

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