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
Fashion Design
BA (Hons)

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
Popular course
Fashion Marketing and Management
BA (Hons)

Combine your creativity and enthusiasm for fashion with core business, management and marketing skills.
Related careers:
- Marketing
- Distribution
- Buying
- Promotion
- Media
- Retail
- Operations management
Popular course
Fashion Photography
BA (Hons)

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
Fashion Textiles
BA (Hons)
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
Popular course
Fashion Design
BA (Hons)

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
Popular course
Fashion Marketing and Management
BA (Hons)

Combine your creativity and enthusiasm for fashion with core business, management and marketing skills.
Related careers:
- Marketing
- Distribution
- Buying
- Promotion
- Media
- Retail
- Operations management
Popular course
Fashion Photography
BA (Hons)

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
Fashion Textiles
BA (Hons)
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
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.
Our fashion community
Why choose BSU?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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