Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Design (Awarded by Nottingham Trent University, UK)

Objectives

At the School of Fashion and Design, our aim is to produce graduates who are imaginative, innovative, versatile and competitive. This aim is achieved by: 

• Producing graduates who have acquired theoretical and practical knowledge and skills required by the fashion industry;
• Developing graduates with critical and analytical problem solving skills and general transferable skills (interpersonal skills, team working, etc.);
• Preparing students for a broad range of related employment opportunities.

Assessment Methods

The programme is offered in a 3-year full-time study mode and all students must complete 120 credits at each level to achieve a total of 360 credits. Assessment criteria are directly linked to module learning outcomes and assessment is of 100% coursework. Students will receive an overall mark for each module made up of individual marks against each of the module learning outcomes.

Graduation 

Students who successfully complete the programme will be awarded with the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Fashion Degree awarded by Nottingham Trent University, UK.

Nottingham Trent University is one of the largest universities in the UK with a thriving student population of over 25,000.

Founded in 1843, the School of Art and Design is one of the most established in the UK. As a flourishing, multicultural community of more than 2,500 students, Nottingham Trent University have gained a world-renowned reputation for creativity, innovation and design excellence.

Nottingham Trent University is in the top six universities in the UK for the number of students taking year long work placements. (HESA 2009-10). 94% of the graduates* from full-time undergraduate courses are employed or engaged in further study six months after leaving.                                                                                            (* of those available for work, HESA survey 2009-10.) 

In the field of art and design, Nottingham Trent University has excellent links with a wide and prestigious range of companies, professional bodies and institutions on an international level.

Art and Design at Nottingham Trent University makes a major contribution to the cultural life and to art and design all over the world.

Year 1

• Form and Image: The Design Process
• Colour in Fashion
• Introduction to Design and Visual Culture
   

Year 2

• Commerce and Technology: Fashion Design
• Commerce and Innovation: Fashion Design
• Buying and Global Sourcing
• Fashion Forecasting 
• Design and Visual Culture
   

Year 3

• Fashion Design: Portfolio and Product Realisation
• Design and Visual Culture Research Project 1

The programme is based on a 100% coursework.

Structure and Duration

• 3-year full-time
• 10 modules
• 2 semesters per year
• Students must complete 120 credits at each year to achieve a total of 360 credits at the end of the 3-year programme

Commencement Date

Class Commencement for 2013 and Completion date

Fees:

: : Application Fee                            S$321.00

: : Tuition Fees (Inclusive of GST)        S$35,310.00

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

• 2 GCE 'A' Levels or equivalent

    OR

• Relevant diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing

    OR

• Other relevant diplomas from recognised polytechnics or other Private Education Institutions (PEIs)

    OR

• Other qualification from professional institutes may be considered on a case by case basis

Students must also ready a developed and comprehensive creative portfolio.

Additional Criteria

• All applicants must possess a C6 grade in English (EL1) at GCE 'O' Levels;

    OR

• A minimum of band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);

    OR

• A minimum of 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based), 79 points (internet-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Student Pass Application

International student is required to apply for student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for more information.

Structure and Duration

• 3-year full-time
• 10 modules
• 2 semesters per year
• Students must complete 120 credits at each year to achieve a total of 360 credits at the end of the 3-year programme

Commencement Date

Class Commencement for 2013 and Completion date

Fees:

Application Fee                           S$32.10

Full-Time Programme (3-Year)

Non-Tuition Fees                            S$904.58

Tuition Fees (Inclusive of GST)        S$33,170.00

Total Course Fees                       S$34,074.58
 

Note:

• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
• Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees and fee protection scheme.
• Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fees, annual membership subscription fees, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance and fee protection scheme.
• The above does not include Miscellaneous Fees, which refer to any non-compulsory and non-standard fees which the student will pay only when necessary or applicable.  Such fees are normally collected on an ad-hoc basis by the PEI when the need arises.

Entry Requirements

Interested applicants must possess ONE of the following entrance requirements:

• 2 GCE 'A' Levels or equivalent

    OR

• Relevant diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing

    OR

• Other relevant diplomas from recognised polytechnics or other Private Education Institutions (PEIs)

    OR

• Other qualification from professional institutes may be considered on a case by case basis

A developed and comprehensive creative portfolio.

Additional Criteria

• All applicants must possess a C6 grade in English (EL1) at GCE 'O' Levels;

    OR

• A minimum of band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System);

    OR

• A minimum of 550 points (paper-based), 213 points (computer-based), 79 points (internet-based) in the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).

Financial Assistance Scheme

Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.

1. STUDY LOANS
    

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   TCC Limited	Tel : 6319 3700	www.tcc.org.sg
   DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800 629 2265	www.maybank2u.com.sg




2. CREDIT CARD INTEREST FREE 0%  INSTALMENT PLANS

   a)        For All Programmes(6 to 12 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   Standard Chartered Bank	Tel : 1800 747 7000	www.standardchartered.com.sg
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   Maybank	Tel : 1800-9682265	www.maybank.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg
   OCBC	Tel : 1800 363 3333	www.ocbc.com.sg

   
   

   b)       For Degree & Masters Programmes (24 months)

   Organisation	Contact Number	Website
   POSB/DBS Bank	Tel : 1800 111 1111	www.dbs.com.sg
   UOB	Tel : 1800 22 66 121	www.uob.com.sg