National Academy of Creative Arts

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Fashion Design

At the National Academy of Creative Arts

Fashion design is the creative process of conceptualizing and producing clothing and accessories that reflect personal style and cultural trends. It merges artistic expression with technical skill in areas such as garment construction, textiles, pattern-making, and visual storytelling.

At the Institute of Creative Arts, our fashion design programs combine strong design fundamentals with real-world industry knowledge. Whether you're aiming to launch a brand or refine your design skills, we have courses to support every stage of your fashion journey.

COURSES

Explore Our Fashion Design Courses

Our Fashion Design programs cater to all skill levels. Gain the knowledge and experience needed to excel in this creative field.

Certificate

Design and make your own garments - learn sketching, technical flats, pattern cutting, fabric selection, sewing and finishing through five practical assignments with expert tutor feedback.

Duration: 3-6 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £545

Diploma

Launch your fashion design career through ten practical briefs - develop concept and research, sketching and technical flats, pattern cutting and drape, garment construction, CAD, tech packs and professional presentation to deliver a cohesive capsule collection.

Duration: 6-12 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £875

MOST POPULAR COURSE

Professional Diploma

Start your fashion design business through 15 practical briefs - advance design and product development, pattern cutting and construction, costings and production, branding and marketing, and client/retail workflows to launch a cohesive collection.

Duration: 9-18 months
Level: N/A
Optional work placement
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from £1,425

Higher National Certificate

HNC in Fashion & Textiles: build industry-ready skills from concept and sketchbook to fabric selection, pattern cutting, sewing, CAD/Illustrator and presentation - with sustainability embedded - preparing you for work, a label of your own, or further study.

Duration: 9-18 months
Level: Level 4 on the RQF
Optional work placement
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from £2,095

Higher National Diploma

HND in Fashion & Textiles: progress from foundations to advanced practice - pattern cutting, garment construction, digital design (CAD/Illustrator/3D), textile experimentation, sustainability and project leadership - graduating with a professional portfolio and personal brand.

Duration: 18-36 months
Level: Level 5 on the RQF
Optional work placement
Degree pathway course

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from £3,495

All our courses can be studied as stand-alone. No minimum qualifications are required.

STUDY MODES

Explore Our Flexible Learning Paths

Select from home-study, live-online, or classroom-based courses to fit your schedule and learning style.

Home Study courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts allow you to learn at your own pace.
As a Home Study student you will receive access to our Online Learning Centre with in-depth course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments. You will also have a dedicated tutor to support you on your learning journey.

Classroom-based courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts are the best option for those who prefer studying with others in a physical classroom environment.
As a Classroom-based student you will join other aspiring Interior Designers in London, Birmingham, Manchester, Edinburgh, Belfast, Cardiff or Bristol for exciting part-time evening or Saturday classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre.

Live Online courses at the National Academy of Creative Arts provide all the flexibility of online learning with the collaborative benefits of the classroom.
As a Live Online student you will join a small group of students for online classes taught by an industry professional. You will also have access to our Online Learning Centre with course materials including instructional videos, written content, and carefully crafted assignments.