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Fashion Degrees

Fashion degrees at the University of South Wales examine and nurture the connection between commerciality and creativity.

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We produce visionary fashion graduates who are ready for successful careers in the retail and fashion world. Our graduates have the skills and knowledge to excel in the fashion industry, and we prepare them to become the future faces of design.


Why Fashion at USW?

Get your career

At USW we have incredible contacts with the fashion industry. Our students work on 'live' projects with real brands that have included the likes of Next and Topshop.

British Fashion Week

We are affiliated with Graduate Fashion Week. Each year, our students showcase their final year projects at the event, where top fashion brands and the best in the business attend.

Global expertise

Our staff have years of combined worldwide experience and working knowledge of the fashion industry so you can rest assured that you will be in safe hands with our team who are always available to provide guidance when you need it.

Fashion Courses

Fashion Business and Marketing - BA (Hons)

The ideal course for anyone who loves fashion, and is business-minded, but doesn’t want to ‘make’ clothes.


Fashion Design - BA (Hons)

Push the boundaries with clothing, be brave and bring your designs to life with our leading Fashion Design degree.


Fashion Promotion - BA (Hons)

Fashion Promotion is where fashion, marketing and media meet. Study for a career in this fast-moving industry where technology, culture and trends provide the inspiration for advertising campaigns and iconic communications.


Why the University of South Wales?

Top ten in UK

for assessment in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2024)

  • Internship opportunities at global fashion brands which have included Ralph Lauren, Raeburn, L’Oreal and Glamour Magazine.

  • Each year we take time to celebrate the work of our Faculty of Creative Industry students through a festival called 'Gradfest'.

Why the University of South Wales?

Top in Wales

for teaching and assessment in Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2024)

  • Internship opportunities at global fashion brands which have included Ralph Lauren, Raeburn, L’Oreal and Glamour Magazine.

  • Each year we take time to celebrate the work of our Faculty of Creative Industry students through a festival called 'Gradfest'.


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Study in the heart of Cardiff

Cardiff is one of the most affordable cities in the UK too, so it’s perfect for cash-strapped students. There’s always something happening or new places to discover.


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