• DMU is ranked in the Top 10 for Fashion and Textiles in the UK (Guardian University Guide 2020).

• Core modules such as Visual Communication, Trends and Product Development, and Fashion Marketing and Entrepreneurship are shared with our Contour Fashion and Fashion Buying courses, enabling you to work collaboratively, explore ideas and be part of a dynamic community of fashion-focused students.  

• Work on live projects with industry experts to gain valuable professional, research, communication and business skills. Recent briefs have been set by Gymshark, British brand Coco de Mer, ASOS and Lycra.  

• Gain real-world work experience through an optional placement year. Past students have worked with companies including Agent Provocateur, H&M and Tommy Hilfiger.

• Benefit from a valuable international experience as part of your studies with our DMU Global programme. Previous trips have taken students overseas to visit trade fairs such as Interfilière and Salon International de la Lingerie.

• The award-winning Vijay Patel Building, home to all of our art and design students, provides both the space and the facilities to foster creative thinking.

• Contour Fashion BA (Hons) is a related course where you can specialise in areas including lingerie, athleisure, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry and menswear.

Opportunities and careers

The School of Design produces highly employable graduates, who are acclaimed for their technical skills and design excellence. DMU graduates work for national and international brands such as Calvin Klein New York, Heidi Klein, H&M Sweden, Clover Hong Kong, Bravissimo, Stretchline Sri Lanka, Harvey Nichols, LF Intimates, Ace Style, Tommy Hilfiger Amsterdam, PD China, Edge’O’Beyond, Emreco, and Quantum.

Graduates completing this course are expected to begin work in trend prediction, business and enterprise, social media or communication.