Fashion courses

Want a career in fashion? Explore our range of fast-paced, dynamic courses for determined and ambitious individuals. As a student at BSU, you'll also have free access to Adobe Creative Cloud, giving you the tools to create striking portfolios, showreels and so much more.

#1 in the South West

for Graduate Prospects in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2025)

#5 in the UK

for Graduate Prospects in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2025)

Our courses

Popular course

Person in yellow trouser suit on stage

A fast-paced, dynamic and demanding course for determined and ambitious individuals who want a career in fashion.

Related careers:

  • Freelance / in-house designer
  • Design consultancy
  • Pattern cutting
  • Forecasting
  • Styling
  • Buying
  • Product development
  • Technical designer
Course details

Popular course

Person with long hair in a design studio holding clothes and looking at a laptop

Combine your creativity and enthusiasm for fashion with core business, management and marketing skills.

Related careers:

  • Marketing
  • Distribution
  • Buying
  • Promotion
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Operations management
Course details

Popular course

A photography student takes a photo of an object that sits out of shot

Explore, challenge and define the role of the photographic image in fashion with this industry-focused course.

Related careers:

  • Photography
  • Studio management
  • Photographic styling
  • Freelancing
  • Creative industries
Course details
A model walks on a catwalk wearing a long yellow knitted dress

A fast-paced, exciting and ambitious course for determined and inventive individuals who want a career in fashion textiles.

Related careers:

  • Textile design
  • Design consultancy
  • Pattern cutting
  • Forecasting
  • Styling
  • Buying
  • Product development
Course details

Popular course

Person in yellow trouser suit on stage

A fast-paced, dynamic and demanding course for determined and ambitious individuals who want a career in fashion.

Related careers:

  • Freelance / in-house designer
  • Design consultancy
  • Pattern cutting
  • Forecasting
  • Styling
  • Buying
  • Product development
  • Technical designer
Course details

Popular course

Person with long hair in a design studio holding clothes and looking at a laptop

Combine your creativity and enthusiasm for fashion with core business, management and marketing skills.

Related careers:

  • Marketing
  • Distribution
  • Buying
  • Promotion
  • Media
  • Retail
  • Operations management
Course details

Popular course

A photography student takes a photo of an object that sits out of shot

Explore, challenge and define the role of the photographic image in fashion with this industry-focused course.

Related careers:

  • Photography
  • Studio management
  • Photographic styling
  • Freelancing
  • Creative industries
Course details
A model walks on a catwalk wearing a long yellow knitted dress

A fast-paced, exciting and ambitious course for determined and inventive individuals who want a career in fashion textiles.

Related careers:

  • Textile design
  • Design consultancy
  • Pattern cutting
  • Forecasting
  • Styling
  • Buying
  • Product development
Course details

Explore our facilities

Locksbrook is home to specialist workshops for knitting, embroidery, cutting, printing and dyeing, as well as a fashion archive and photography studio.

Why choose BSU?

Exterior of a period factory building with modern glazing design, flanked by mature willows, with students in the outdoor seating area

Our inspiring campuses are steeped in history, balancing beautiful period buildings and breath-taking settings with ultramodern technology and facilities.

A student wearing headphones flips through a sketchbook while surrounded by mannequins

Access the full Adobe Creative Suite, work in our studio spaces, and experiment in our on-site workshops, where you can experiment with different knitting, embroidery, cutting, printing and dyeing techniques.

Two students in their shared kitchen, chatting over a cup of tea

Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits. 

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From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

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Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.

A Student Ambassador helps a visitor at an Open Day

Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!

  • Meet our students and staff 
  • Tour our facilities and accommodation 
  • Learn more about your chosen course
Book now
Exterior of a period factory building with modern glazing design, flanked by mature willows, with students in the outdoor seating area

Our inspiring campuses are steeped in history, balancing beautiful period buildings and breath-taking settings with ultramodern technology and facilities.

A student wearing headphones flips through a sketchbook while surrounded by mannequins

Access the full Adobe Creative Suite, work in our studio spaces, and experiment in our on-site workshops, where you can experiment with different knitting, embroidery, cutting, printing and dyeing techniques.

Two students in their shared kitchen, chatting over a cup of tea

Whether you prefer accommodation in Bath's vibrant city centre or the tranquility of Newton Park halls, your new home awaits. 

Smiling student standing at a shop counter

From grants and short-term loans to low-cost hot meals, free period products and on-campus food larders, we’ve got a range of services and support to help you manage your money.

A happy student graduating from university

Need someone to critique your CV? Looking for a part-time job while you study? Want a mentor? Our Careers team have you covered.

Four students walking on campus with mature trees in background

Whatever you need, our 24/7 services team is here to signpost you in the right direction. Access a range of Student Wellbeing Services, as well as long-term support.

A Student Ambassador helps a visitor at an Open Day

Not sure if BSU is right for you? Visiting us at an Open Day is the best way to find out!

  • Meet our students and staff 
  • Tour our facilities and accommodation 
  • Learn more about your chosen course
Book now