BA (Hons) in Fashion (TOP UP) - London Metropolitan University (UK)

Complete your undergraduate fashion degree with this final-year top-up program that combines advanced design skills, professional practice, and independent research through a focused dissertation.

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London Metropolitan University

Overview

About this course

The Top-up BA (Hons) Fashion Degree is the final year of an undergraduate programme tailored for individuals with a foundation degree, Higher National Diploma, or equivalent. It aims to equip students with advanced design and technical skills, fostering creativity and individuality in fashion professionals with promising career prospects. Through four core modules focusing on design, professional studies, and contextual understanding, students engage in hands-on projects, often in team settings, mirroring real-world studio practice. This approach nurtures key knowledge acquisition, industry-specific skills, and critical thinking. Teaching methods include tutorials, workshops, and contextual studies. In the final year, students undertake a dissertation supported by themed dissertation studios and tailored academic guidance, allowing for an in-depth exploration of a chosen topic. Assessment is based on a portfolio of project work and written submissions, with no examinations.

Why choose this course

Four focused core modules covering design, professional practice, and contextual studies

Studio-based and collaborative project environment

Dissertation opportunity with personalised academic support

Assessment by portfolio — no examinations

What you will learn

1

Advanced 3D design and development techniques

2

Critical and contextual fashion studies through a dissertation

3

Major project resolution from concept to final collection

4

Industry-standard professional practice methodologies

Skills you will gain

Advanced design developmentTechnical fashion skills3D design and prototypingCritical thinking and contextual analysisProfessional studio practiceResearch and dissertation writingProject managementCreative problem-solving

At a glance

Level

Undergraduate

Duration

1 years
Part-time

Location

Onsite campus

Intakes

September

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

  • A relevant foundation degree, Higher National Diploma (HND), or equivalent Level 5 qualification in Fashion, Textiles, or a related creative discipline

  • A portfolio of design work will typically be required

  • English language proficiency is required

Course Structure

3D Design and Development

LMU-T-BAF-01 • —

Compulsory

Critical and Contextual Studies: Dissertation

LMU-T-BAF-02 • —

Compulsory

Major Project Resolution: Fashion

LMU-T-BAF-03 • —

Compulsory

Professional Practice

LMU-T-BAF-04 • —

Compulsory

Fees and Funding

Tuition Fees

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Course fee: LKR 950,000

total

Application fee: LKR 25,000

Weekend

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Course Facts

Location

Colombo

Duration

1 years | part-time

Upcoming Intakes

Tuition Fees

total

Course fee: LKR 950,000

Application fee: LKR 25,000

Verified informationMay 8, 2026

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