Courses
Our home study courses offer you the flexibility to complete your assignments when it is convenient for you. You can work at your own pace and spend as much or as little time on an assignment as you need.
Our Classroom-based courses cover the same material as home study, either every other Saturday or one evening a week. It’s up to you. Whatever option you choose you’ll receive the guidance and support of our expert tutors.
Gain a foundation in fashion and textile design skills to create your own clothing.
A standalone course with no minimum qualification.
Develop the skills and advanced knowledge needed to create your own fashion collection and become a fashion designer.
No minimum qualification is required.
Develop the advanced skills and in-depth knowledge needed to start your own fashion design business.
Includes an optional work placement on completion. No minimum qualification is required.

Gain advanced entry to the second year of a degree with a fully-accredited Higher National Certificate or learn the practical skills to launch an exciting new career in fashion design.
Includes an optional work placement on completion. No minimum qualification is required.
Receive advanced entry to the final year of a degree with a fully-accredited Higher National Diploma or learn everything you need to start your own successful business.
Includes an optional work placement on completion. No minimum qualification is required.

The British Academy of Fashion Design is accredited by the International Approval and Registration Centre (IARC).
The IARC plays a role in ensuring our quality standards relating to course content, delivery, assessment and administration are maintained. IARC's role as an independent recognition association gives reassurance the Academy has undergone checks relevant to the post-secondary education industry in general terms.

The British Academy of Fashion Design, as part of the Further Learning Group, is a BTEC approved learning centre.
BTEC has been the most successful applied learning brand for over twenty-five years. BTEC is administered by Edexcel and owned by Pearson Education, the world's largest education company. BTEC courses are offered exclusively by approved learning centres which have been thoroughly vetted.
You're getting feedback from really relevant people in the fashion industry. The tasks are set out really clearly and you can email your tutors straight from the website.
Emily Houghton
Student
I would recommend this course for others - it's exactly what I was looking for. The tutors work in the industry so you're getting all the knowledge from professionals who know what they're talking about.
Damien Baker
Student
I chose home study because it was more flexible way of studying for me. I thought the tutors were were very helpful and they gave great feedback.
Elodie Trochez
Graduate
I'm absolutely loving it! All the tutors have just been really helpful. I could ask questions about the current assignment that I'm working on, and the forum has been so so helpful.
Samantha Slator
Student
I decided to go with the home study course because I work full-time. They're very friendly and very supportive. They’ve given out useful hints and tips, as well as examples of students work.
Sarah Montgomery
Student