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Fashion

Fashion is a global industry with a wide range of rewarding career paths. Our courses cover everything from fabric and garment design to production, retail, and marketing. You’ll complete work placements and develop your learning through trips to events, exhibitions, and trade fairs.

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Studying Fashion at NTU

Step into the world of fashion with our industry-focused courses that span every stage of the fashion and textile journey—from innovative fabric design and garment construction to production, branding, retail, and marketing.

At Nottingham Trent University, our internationally recognised fashion courses are designed to equip you with the creative, technical and professional skills the industry demands. You’ll collaborate across disciplines, work on live industry briefs, and learn from leading professionals through guest lectures and networking events.

With personalised modules tailored to your strengths and ambitions, you’ll build a standout portfolio and a valuable creative network. Our strong industry partnerships open the door to real-world experience and future career opportunities across the global fashion landscape.

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NTU is ranked in the top 30 universities in the UK for Fashion and Textiles (Guardian University Guide 2024).

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of BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Branding students were positive about the academic support on their course (NSS, 2024).

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of BA (Hons) Fashion Design (SW) students were positive about the teaching on their course (NSS, 2024).

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of BA (Hons) Textile Design students were positive about the resources on their course (NSS, 2024).

Experience Fashion

Wednesday 4th June 11:00 am - 3:00 pm

In this taster day you'll get the opportunity to experience what it's like to like to study a Fashion course at University.

Discover more about Fashion at NTU

Explore the full portfolio of fashion courses available at NTU and hear more from our academics, students, and alumni about their experience and what our courses have to offer.

Internationally renowned courses with strong industry connections

Our internationally renowned fashion and textiles courses focus on developing your abilities as a creative designer ready to respond to the demands of the industry. You’ll explore creativity and making, and take part in collaborative learning opportunities with a personalised curriculum.

You will also benefit from our connections to brands such as Anya Hindmarch, Puma, Levi and Paul Smith.

Shape the future of fashion – whether you design it or drive It

Are you passionate about the craft of fashion design, or more intrigued by the business behind the brand? At Nottingham Trent University, we offer a diverse range of fashion courses that empower you to explore both the creative and commercial sides of this dynamic global industry.

If you're drawn to the hands-on, tactile side of fashion and curious about how garments are made or how fabric can be transformed, our Fashion Design, Textiles, and Knitwear courses are designed for you. These degrees focus on the physical creation of fashion, allowing you to experiment with materials, techniques, and innovation while developing your own unique style.

If you're more interested in the strategy and storytelling that shape fashion brands, explore our courses in Fashion Promotion, Marketing, Communication, Creative Direction, and Fashion Management. Whether you want to specialise or gain a broad understanding of the fashion business, our curriculum blends creativity with commercial insight to prepare you for a fast-paced, ever-evolving industry.

What fashion facilities are available at NTU?

At NTU, our fashion students have access to an extensive range of industry-standard facilities designed to support every stage of the creative and production process. From modern, collaborative studio spaces to specialist equipment, our campus is built for innovation.

You’ll benefit from facilities including laser cutting and engraving machines, dye rooms, digital fabric printers, weave rooms, and fully stocked fabric stores. We also offer photography studios, CAD suites, and dedicated areas for textile experimentation and garment construction.

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