Course General Description

A fashion design degree at Teesside embraces knowledge and creativity in the pursuit of creative fashion innovation. This contemporary fashion course is informed by key elements of culture, identity, sustainability, and making, situated by environment and place. This course includes an integrated foundation year if you don’t have the appropriate subjects or grades for direct entry to Year 1 of the degree. You can complete an optional work placement year as part of this degree course at no extra cost. As a creative fashion designer you will be immersing yourself in a fast-paced fluid global industry. This programme nurtures conceptual and technological skills to foster new ways of thinking. You innovate practices of garment construction and creatively manipulate fabric around the body, developing skills desired by employers with experimentation that pushes your own creative barriers. Experienced professionals share their knowledge and passion in developing collections with a unique global and contemporary identity.

School General Description

Teesside University generates and applies knowledge that contributes to the economic, social and cultural success of students, partners and the communities we serve. Through education enriched by research, innovation, and engagement with business and the professions, we transform lives and economies. Teesside 2020 sets out a new vision for the University that raises the aspiration and ambition of Teesside University to be an international university at the heart of the Tees Valley with a reputation for academic excellence.

Values At Teesside University we seek to enhance the experience of all our students, staff and external partners by:

Delivering excellence in learning, research and enterprise Empowering individuals and teams to enhance their contribution to the University Fostering creativity, enterprise and innovation Embracing diversity and actively opposing prejudice Communicating openly, honestly and respectfully at all times Committing to sustainability and the protection of our environment Taking responsibility and demonstrating leadership.