About BA (hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags And Accessories in University of the Arts London
Introduction
BA (Hons) Cordwainers Fashion Bags and Accessories is delivered with employment in the industry in mind. This course focuses on producing graduates who can make an innovative and visionary contribution to accessory design and product development within the fashion industry.
What to expect
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Students will study a range of units that will equip them with professional, communication and business skills.
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Students will undertake live projects from industry where there will be presentations to and from the companies involved.
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Students have the option of doing a placement year between the second and final year of the course. Successful completion of this year will give students an additional qualification and they will have the opportunity to make contacts and build relationships within the industry before the end of their studies.
Work experience and opportunities
Students will be given the opportunity to undertake an industry project as part of year two, through industry-set challenges and briefs. Previous companies have included Vivienne Westwood, Bill Amberg and Pittards. The opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course enhances the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional Diploma in Professional Studies qualification.
The Cordwainers and Leathersellers livery companies support the Cordwainers courses through prizes, scholarships and industrial visits.
Entry requirements
- High School leaving examinations - We will consider any High School leaving examinations that are considered to be the equivalent to A-level examinations in the UK.
English language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 - 6.5 overall, with no less than 5.5 in each component.
- TOEFL iBT: 80 - 90 overall.
- PTE Academic: 51 - 58 (with no less than 51 in each component).
University of the Arts London Highlights
| Type |
Public |
| Campus setting |
Urban |
| Annual Endowment |
321.6 million |
| Cost of attendance |
£25,442 |
| Campus housing capacity |
3286 |
| Student retention rate |
88% |
University of Arts London Cost of Attendance
| Expenses |
Amount (Pounds) |
| Tuition |
£9,250 Undergraduate Courses
£22,880 Postgraduate Courses |
| Housing fee |
£130 per week (average) |
| Meals |
£35 per week |
| Personal expenses |
£33 per week |
