Study an undergraduate Fashion and Textiles course at De Montfort University, Leicester

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With more than 75 years of heritage, our Fashion and Textiles courses are internationally recognised for blending creativity and technical expertise to produce sought-after graduates.

We offer an extensive range of courses to meet industry needs, from Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing to specialist programmes like Footwear and Contour Design, each designed to prepare you for the ever-changing and fast-moving fashion industry.

Industry recognition

Our commitment to innovation has been recognised by leading accreditors and awarding bodies, including the UK Fashion and Textiles Association (UKFT), The British Footwear Association (BFA), The Worshipful Company of Cordwainers and Pattenmakers, The Association for Fashion Business Employability (AFBE) and The Chartered Institute for Marketing (CIM).

Become a designer in a fast-growing industry – from athleisure and loungewear to lingerie and swimwear.

Learn to select garments for retailers to stock, alongside designing collections and ranges.

Become a visual storyteller of the industry – turning garments into must have trends.

Turn your original ideas into fully constructed 3D outfits across menswear, womenswear or knitwear.

A one-year course for students with an HND level (Level 5) in Fashion or Business.

Develop the practical skills needed to take on the challenges of our rapidly evolving industry, focusing on the shift in consumer demand.

Develop innovative textiles for the fashion industry across print, stitch, embellishment and knit.

Become a specialist designer with a unique understanding of the art of shoe-making.

Equipping aspiring designers with essential skills and industry insights to prepare for a successful career in footwear design.

Become a designer in an ever-growing global market, exploring fashion, interior and lifestyle textiles.

Where we could take you

Employability and real-world experience are central to our teaching. You’ll take part in live projects and placements with international brands such as Adidas, Alexander McQueen, Gymshark, Givenchy, Jimmy Choo and Skims, and benefit from numerous opportunities to showcase your work in front of industry professionals.

When you graduate, you’ll join a network of talented DMU alumni working with iconic labels such as Vivienne Westwood, Acne Studios, All Saints, Jaguar Land Rover, Marks & Spencer and Next.

From Footwear Design BA (Hons) to Sustainable Textile Technologies MSc, the range of Fashion and Textiles courses at De Montfort University will harness your creative skills and prepare you for endless career opportunities in the fashion industry.

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Industry standard facilities

The award-winning Vijay Patel Building houses 25 state-of-the-art workshops and studios with specialist equipment for fashion and textiles. Experiment with digital print, knitwear, embroidery 3D design to develop skills that will allow you to explore your individuality and push creative boundaries.

Free Creative Essentials At DMU, we believe financial constraints should never limit your ability to explore and express your artistic vision. That's why we offer a range of free materials giving you a unique opportunity to create without limits.

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