Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion (University of Sunderland)

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$35,100.00 (Year 1), S$25,920.00 (Year 2), S$22,680.00 (Year 3)
Fees (Foreign Students)
Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$38,880.00 (Year 1), S$28,620.00 (Year 2), S$25,380.00 (Year 3)
Other Fees
Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$700.00 - S$1,568.00 (local) / S$1,280.00 - S$2,470.00 (international), Application Fees: S$162.00
Duration
Year 3 (12 Months)
Intake Months
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Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
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Assessment Method
Majority of the modules are assessed by coursework only.

Description

Programme Objectives

BA (Hons) Fashion Product and Promotion is broken down into the following subject areas and covers each area in depth:

Fashion:
Concepts, theories and hands-on projects, event management, portfolio development, illustration, photography & styling.

Product:
Understanding the fashion design process from concept to creation, garment construction and accessories design.

Promotion:
Branding, marketing, retail concepts and consumer research.

The programme aims to:

  • Provide opportunities for students to gain a systematic and coherent understanding of the various theoretical, historical, cultural and contextual dimensions impacting on design practice.
  • Encourage students to combine highly specialised technical and conceptual skills to enhance their creativity.
  • Promote self-reflective and meaningful approaches to learning with the specialised research skills to observe, investigate and critically evaluate information from a wide range of sources.
  • Produce graduates with the appropriate range of subject-specific and professional skills necessary to pursue their chosen careers.
  • Develop in students, a high level of communication skills in the presentation of creative professional work.

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 17 and above and possess one of the following entrance requirements:

For Year 1 entry

  • A minimum of 2 A levels or equivalent
  • International Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing awarded by MDIS
  • International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art (STEMA) awarded by MDIS
  • Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway programmes for entry onto the Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education*

For Year 2 entry

  • MDIS Higher Diploma in Fashion Design and Marketing or Higher Diploma in Fashion Marketing and Communication
  • Relevant Diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education* 
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines

For Year 3 entry

  • Relevant polytechnic diplomas in Fashion-and/or-marketing-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with a pass grade*
  • Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education*
  • Higher National Diploma (HND) in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines
  • Relevant PEI qualification in Fashion-and/or-Marketing-related disciplines (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Level 4 / Year 1 AND Level 5 / Year 2 of the University course) with entry requirement of 12 years of formal education*

^ Note: Some applicants may need to take bridging modules within the programme to secure entry onto the programme.

Note: All applications are subject to University approval through its Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and procedures.

For entry with Singapore Workforce Skills Qualifications (WSQ) Diploma: 

  • 2 GCE 'A' Level AND WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design and Product Development)* / WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising and Marketing)*
  • Non-fashion related polytechnic diplomas AND WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design and Product Development)* / WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising and Marketing)*
  • Non-fashion related diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education AND WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design and Product Development)* / WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising and Marketing)*
  • Non-fashion related overseas polytechnic diplomas with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education AND WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Apparel Design and Product Development)* / WSQ Diploma in Fashion Technology (Merchandising and Marketing)*

*Subject to the suggested entry requirements set by Skillsfuture Singapore

Note: All applications are subjected to University approval.

English Language Requirements

Applicants are required to possess one of the following:

  • Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level
  • IELTS 6.0 (with no element below 5.5)
  • MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)
  • Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)
  • Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)
  • Pass MDIS English Placement Test
  • Letter from College / University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English or equivalent

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

Information not available

Modules

Year 1

  • Design Concept to Production
  • Introduction to Design Practice and Fashion Promotion
  • Design Theories, Practitioners and Context

 Year 2

  • Global Challenges and The Ethnical Designer
  • Creative Product Development for Exhibition
  • Fashion Branding and Producing the Event
  • Experiencing the Creative Industries
  • Commercial Fashion Design and Illustration

Year 3

  • Design Dissertation
  • Professional Practice and Portfolio
  • Design - Major Final Portfolio

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules:

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

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