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The Programme: Overview

The BA (Hons) Fashion Design at NABA London trains professionals capable of navigating the complexities of the international fashion system and pursuing creative and entrepreneurial careers in fashion design and communication.

The course is structured as a continuous creative lab, combining a hands-on approach with theoretical study. Students develop their individual talents through diverse educational experiences, acquiring technical, cultural, and methodological skills. Lab activities and project-based work encourage experimentation and the development of strong design practices.

Objectives

During the BA (Hons) programme, students have the opportunity to:

  • Learn the tools and the design approach specific to a fashion designer
  • Improve the skills to analyse and develop concepts and ideas, which later will be used in complex projects, managing all the steps of the design and the making phase

  • Share professional experience in team and exploring new scenarios of the Fashion system to achieve new type of entrepreneurship

Department: Design and Applied Arts

Area: Fashion Design

Title Awarded: BA (Hons) Fashion Design

Credits: 360 UK credits (180 ECTS)

Starting: October 2026 

Duration: 3 years (full-time)

Language: English

Campus: London

Fees: Pre-enrolment Fee: £4,000 | Fees for Domestic students: £10,900 | Fees for International students: £14,900

Applications are open for a scholarship up to £5,000.
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Foundation Course + BA (Hons) Fashion Design

The BA (Hons) Fashion Design is also available in combination with the Foundation Course, designed to provide students with the cultural and methodological foundations needed to successfully undertake the three-year degree.

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Admissions

How to apply

At NABA London, each applicant is evaluated on the basis of interests, aptitudes and potential. We recognise that students may come from different educational backgrounds, and a lack of specific preparation in certain subjects will not negatively affect admission, provided that motivation and potential are positively assessed.

1

Artistic Statement

A written statement explaining your motivation, your artistic influences and creative goals, and how the course aligns with your aspirations.

2

Project Assignment and/or Portfolio

A project assignment and/or a curated portfolio showcasing your skills, creativity and development, including a brief description for each project.

3

Submit via online portal

Submit all materials through the online application portal, ensuring they reflect your best work and present your profile effectively.

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4

Receive results

You will receive feedback within 7 working days after assessment. Successful applicants will receive an official conditional admission letter.

NABA London Campus

Tuition Fees, Scholarships and Living Costs

Below you can find the tuition fees for the BA (Hons) programme for the Academic Year 2026/27, together with information about scholarships and accommodation for students joining the London campus.

Student type Annual tuition fee Payment schedule
Domestic* (UK passport or UK domicile) £14,900 £4,000 within 20 days of admission letter + £10,900 by 30 June 2026
International** (all others incl. EU) £18,900 £4,000 within 20 days of admission letter + £14,900 by 30 June 2026
Foundation Course (if applicable) £13,000 £4,000 within 20 days of admission letter + £9,000 by 30 June 2026
* Students holding a UK passport or a UK domicile.
** All students who need an entry Visa for the UK, including students holding a European Union passport.
Scholarships available up to £7,000

NABA London Campus Scholarship

Applications are open for the NABA London Campus Scholarship, offering tuition fee reductions for undergraduate students joining the London campus.

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Accommodation & living costs

Accommodation and living cost information for the London campus is available via the Student Services section of the NABA website. As living costs in London can be significant, students are encouraged to plan their budget carefully in advance.

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Study Plan

Programme structure across three years

Explore the study plan year by year and discover how the course develops from core foundations to advanced design practice, industry awareness and final project work.

First Year

Year 1 Modules
Methodology of Design Processes
Drawing Techniques
Crafting Techniques
Computer Graphic
History of Art
Interdisciplinary Workshops – Explorations
Fashion Design – Fashion Drawing
Basic Patterns and Prototyping
Textile Design – Textile Making
Digital Drawing – Tools
History of Costume
Fashion System

Second Year

Year 2 Modules
Fashion Design – Womenswear
Patterns and Prototyping
Textile Design – Knitwear
Digital Drawing – Digital Prototyping
Contemporary Arts
Interdisciplinary Workshops – Extensions
Fashion Design – Market Driven
Advanced Patterns and Prototyping
Textile Design – Textile Drawing
Fashion Video
Semiotics
Photography

Third Year

Year 3 Modules
Final Project – Research and Design
Final Project – Textile Design
Digital Drawing – 3D Modeling
Marketing
Interdisciplinary Workshops – Envisioning
Final Project – Synthesis
Final Project – Production
New Digital Technologies
Career Perspectives
Fashion Styling

Faculty

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Colomba Leddi
Fashion Design Area Leader
Fashion Design Area Leader
Colomba Leddi
<p>After a number of collaborations with many top fashion designers, including Nanni Strada, Colomba Leddi joined Frammenti in 1992, a group experimenting with artisanal techniques to be applied to the clothing sector. In 1996, she opened her own atelier of tailor-made, unique pieces, and her label can be found in some of the best Italian and foreign boutiques, including Biffi in Milan, Philippe Model Maison in Paris, HP Deco in Japan, Thimbloom in Korea and Bird Boutique in New Zealand. She has participated in several fashion fairs and group exhibitions in Italy and abroad, including Passeggiata evanescente, with Melina Mulas, at Galleria Le 5 Venice, in Venice (2010), W. Women in Italian Design at Triennale Milano (2016-2017), Documenta 2020 &ndash; Windows in pandemic, Tsinghua University Art Museum Beijing (2020). She also works as a theatre and cinema costume designer and has taught at many different universities and academies.</p>
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Luca Poncellini
Design and Applied Arts Department Head and Communication and Graphic Design Area Leader ad interim
Design and Applied Arts Department Head and Communication and Graphic Design Area Leader ad interim
Luca Poncellini
<p>Luca Poncellini is an architect and a designer with a PhD in the History of Architecture and City Planning. As a partner in the architecture office Cliostraat until 2009, he has curated projects and has lectured in Italy and in several countries throughout the world. His works&nbsp; have been exhibited at the Venice Biennale, at the Van Alen Institute in New York, at ETH in Z&uuml;rich, at MAGA in Gallarate and at Triennale Milano. In 2008 he co-curated the retrospective exhibition Laszlo Hudec, in collaboration with the Hungarian Consulate in Shanghai. Since 2013 he has been the Course Leader of the MA in Interior Design. Between 2015 and 2019 directed the research lab and the project C-Park. Since 2019 he has been Design and Applied Arts Department Head.</p> <p>Since 2026, he has been serving as Interim Communication and Graphic Design Area Leader.</p>
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Nicoletta Morozzi
NABA Fashion Design Advisor
NABA Fashion Design Advisor
Nicoletta Morozzi
<p>Componente del Consiglio Superiore per i beni culturali e paesaggistici del Mibact, la sua attivit&agrave; professionale attraversa la moda, il design e l&rsquo;arte, con progettazione di collezioni di maglieria industriale e a mano, mostre internazionali di moda e design, pubblicazione di libri e collaborazioni con magazine, realizzazione di opere di arte tessile. Dal lavoro svolto in NABA sono emersi i progetti: <em>Do-knityourself</em>, che ha portato alla realizzazione delle mostre <em>Do-it-jibun-de</em> all&rsquo;Atelier Muji di Tokyo e <em>Dritto-Rovescio</em> alla Triennale Milano, dove &egrave; stato presentato <em>Family Dress</em>, opera collettiva diventata riferimento per il mondo del nuovo knitting; <em>Milano-Cina, una esperienza di design</em>, che ha coinvolto la comunit&agrave; sino-milanese di via Sarpi. Ha tenuto lectures e conferenze in Canada, Cina, Germania, Giappone, India, Sud Africa, Svezia.</p>
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Diego Mattiolo
NABA Head of Education - London Campus
NABA Head of Education - London Campus
Diego Mattiolo
<p>Diego Mattiolo brings over a decade of experience in education management and business strategy with a strong record of driving organisational growth, enhancing student experiences, and leading international teams across global markets. Based in London, although originally from Italy, he combines deep expertise with a passion for organisational transformation connecting people, cultures, and ideas. He holds a Master&rsquo;s in TESOL, a Master&rsquo;s in Business and Communication, and a Bachelor&rsquo;s in Media Studies. Most recently School Director at EF International Language Campuses in London. His career reflects a blend of strategic leadership, cross-cultural engagement, and excellence.</p>
After the BA (Hons)

Skills, professional outlook and career development

Graduate attributes correspond to a wide set of hard skills and soft skills that enable students to enter the global market of design and creative industries, whether within collective organisations such as design studios, agencies, firms and production companies, or by pursuing an independent freelance career. NABA typically engages employers and academic staff to promote and support work placement opportunities and communicate job vacancies for students through several initiatives dedicated to recruitment and career perspectives.

A programme designed for the creative industries

The course supports students in building both a strong design profile and the professional awareness needed to move confidently into a wide range of roles across the fashion and creative sectors.

Career Paths

Where this degree can take you

  • Fashion designer
  • Textile designer
  • Accessories designer
  • Costume designer
  • Product manager
  • Art director
  • Stylist
  • Image consultant
  • Supply chain manager
  • Fashion buyer
  • Merchandiser
  • Brand designer
FAQ

Frequently asked questions

A quick guide to the BA (Hons) Fashion Design course at NABA London, from course structure and teaching approach to language, duration and entry profile.

Students graduate with a BA (Hons) Fashion Design. The programme belongs to the Design and Applied Arts department and is designed for students aiming to build a professional future in fashion design within an international context.
The course is delivered at the London campus and is taught in English. This makes it suitable for students looking for an international learning environment directly connected to the global fashion system.
The programme lasts 3 years and includes a total of 360 UK credits, equivalent to 180 ECTS. The course start date indicated on the page is October 2026.
NABA London presents the course as a continuous creative lab, combining hands-on practice with theoretical study. Students work through lab activities and project-based assignments that encourage experimentation, technical development and the strengthening of design practice.
According to the course overview, students develop technical, cultural and methodological skills, while learning the tools and design approach specific to a fashion designer. The programme also helps students analyse and develop concepts, manage complex projects and explore collaborative and entrepreneurial dimensions of the fashion system.
The course is designed for students who want to navigate the complexities of the international fashion system and pursue creative or entrepreneurial careers in fashion design and communication. It is particularly suitable for applicants looking for a practice-led programme with a strong international outlook.