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HND Fashion and Textiles Course in Blackpool

Cost£7,700.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles in Blackpool. Classes run at Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus, full-time during the day.

This Level 5 HND fashion and textiles course builds on your HNC study. You'll specialise in advanced design practice and learn how to apply your skills in a commercial context. The course covers fashion disciplines across the creative industries, from design development to professional practice. It typically takes one year to complete full-time.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Fashion and Textiles.

Who this course is for

Having built the foundational knowledge of fashion and textiles on our HNC, you will now be in a position to specialise in modules which will take you to the next level as a practitioner. As well as developing your skills as a designer, this Level 5 programme will look at how you apply those skills in a commercial context allowing you to acquire the necessary knowledge to work successfully in the creative industries and build a career as a creative practitioner in one of many fashion disciplines. Understanding professional practice, developing collaborative working skills and learning how to manage creative projects successfully all form part of this key stage in your evolution as a working designer. Additionally, you will work to further develop your creative practice building on the understanding of materials and techniques from your HNC to refine your personal approach to fashion and textiles.

Entry requirements

Successful completion of the HNC in Art and Design(Fashion) is a pre-requisite of entry onto the programme. You may be considered as an applicant if you have completed the first year of an Art and Design degree elsewhere, but this will be at the discretion of the course tutors.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop advanced fashion design skills at a specialist level.
  • You'll explore how design works in a commercial and industry context.
  • You'll study textiles processes and their application in fashion production.
  • You'll build a professional design portfolio suited to industry expectations.
  • You'll investigate fashion disciplines across the creative industries.
  • You'll apply critical thinking to design briefs and creative problem-solving.

How you will learn

You'll learn through studio-based projects, design briefs, and practical workshops. Assessment is through coursework, portfolio submissions, and project work rather than written exams. You'll work on real design challenges that reflect industry practice, building a body of work across the year.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Blackpool and The Fylde College University Centre Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fashion designer, creates clothing and textile collections for brands.
  • Textile designer, develops patterns and fabrics for fashion or interiors.
  • Fashion buyer, selects ranges for retailers and manages product lines.
  • Garment technologist, oversees quality and production of clothing.
  • Fashion stylist, works with brands, publications, or individual clients.
  • Creative director, leads the visual identity of a fashion label or agency.

What you could study next

  • BA (Hons) Fashion Design, a full honours degree for those wanting to deepen specialist practice and open graduate-level roles.
  • BA (Hons) Textile Design, a natural step if your focus is fabric and surface design.
  • MA Fashion, a postgraduate route for those aiming at senior creative or academic careers in the industry.
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