HNC/HND Fashion and Textiles

If you're passionate about entering the dynamic and imaginative world of fashion and you possess a sharp eye for design, style, and commercial insight our HND in Fashion Design offers the perfect foundation to develop the technical and creative skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced industry. Through a series of exciting and challenging design briefs, you'll be encouraged to explore your personal creative vision and push the boundaries of textile print and garment construction. This course is designed to unlock your creative potential, equipping you to become not only an innovator in fashion but also someone with a strong understanding of its commercial landscape.

You’ll gain hands-on experience with a wide range of design techniques and processes, including creative textiles, digital design, fashion illustration, pattern cutting, and garment manufacture. Alongside practical skills, you’ll delve into the cultural and ethical dimensions of fashion, examining how it both shapes and reflects the wider world. Most importantly, your journey will be centred around your own ideas and creative thinking, as we help you refine your design voice and transform your concepts into bold, experimental fashion outcomes.

Level 4

Module A Process and Practice
A1 Concept and Development
A2 Creative Project

Level 5

Module B Professional Creative Practice
B1 Personal Professional Development
B2 Professional Project

Delivery to include:

Professional Development
Contextual Studies
Individual Project
Techniques and Processes
Fashion and Textile Practices
Fashion (CAD)
Pattern Cutting and Garment Making
Fashion Collection
Professional Practice
Advanced Fashion Studies
Technical Drawing
Material Selection and Specification

A range of assessment methods are used and will be in the form of the following:

Portfolio related practical course work
Written work
Assignments related to industry work experience
Final garment catwalk collection

Assessment methods are carried out within one-to-one tutorials, sessions where formative and summative feedback are delivered relating to student progress.

This course is a degree level qualification which consists of:

Specialist Subject Learning
Professional and Industry Experience
Academic Tutorials and Progress Reviews
Independent Study and Research
Assessment Through Assignments, Projects and Presentations
Development of Academic, Professional and Employability Skills

We offer a range of support services to help you succeed during your studies, including:

Financial support and funding advice
Student finance support
Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA) guidance and support
Support from our dedicated Higher Education team
Personal academic tutoring and study support
Wellbeing, mental health and safeguarding services
Access to the Student Minds mental health and wellbeing resources
Academic skills development, including research, referencing and study skills workshops
Careers education, information, advice and guidance
Employability support and progression to university or employment

The tuition fee for this course is £6,100 per year for full-time study or £3,050 per year for part-time study.

There are three ways to pay for your course:

Student Finance. Eligible students can apply for a Higher Education Tuition Fee Loan through Student Finance England.
Self-Funding. Students can pay their tuition fees in full at enrolment or spread the cost across three instalments throughout the academic year.
Employer Sponsorship. If your employer is funding your studies, payment can be made directly by them.

Some Higher Education courses may be eligible for funding through the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA), subject to eligibility criteria and funding availability. Please contact the HE Team for the latest information and to discuss the options available to you.

If you would like further information about course fees, funding options, or payment arrangements, please contact the HE Team at HEenquiries@nwslc.ac.uk

Once you have submitted your application, it will be reviewed by the Higher Education Team and the Course Lead.

In some cases, where applicants have the relevant qualifications and/or professional experience, we may be able to make a decision based on the information provided in the application and issue an offer without the need for an interview.

For other applicants, we may invite you to attend an interview to discuss your previous experience, career aspirations and suitability for the course to ensure you meet the entry requirements. This also provides an opportunity for you to ask questions about the course and ensure it is the right choice for your future.

Please ensure you regularly check your emails, as all updates regarding your application and any next steps will be communicated by the Higher Education Team.