Westminster Course Requirements

Selection for the course is highly competitive, and we do not take students straight from A Levels. You will need to have at least five GCSE passes at Grade C or above, including English and Maths, and at least DDM in a BTEC National Award or HNC/HND, or have completed an appropriate Access or Foundation course with a Distinction. If you meet the entry requirements you will be asked to submit example pages from your portfolio. If you are then invited to an interview, you will be asked to present your full portfolio. We are looking for creative individuals who can show evidence of personal expression, creative ideas, related skills, and a depth of subject knowledge.

Qualification type	Grade/points
A Levels	Not applicable
International Baccalaureate	30 points (minimum)
BTEC National Diploma	DDM
Foundation Diploma Art and Design	Distinction
Access to HE Diploma	45 credits at Level 3: 35 Merit + Portfolio required

We do not take students straight from A Levels. You will need to have at least five GCSE passes at Grade c or above, including english and Maths, and at least DDM in a BTEC National Award or HNC/HND, or have completed an appropriate Foundation course with a distinction. Selection for the course is highly competitive. if you meet the entry requirements you will be asked to submit example pages from your portfolio. if you are then invited to an interview, you will be asked to present your full portfolio. We are looking for creative individuals who can show evidence of personal expression, creative ideas, related skills, and a depth of subject knowledge.

We are looking for fashion design students that are ready for the challenges and levels of commitment that this highly successful fashion course demands.

You need to show not only a high level of enthusiasm for the subject of fashion, but be ready to become part of the highly competitive and exciting fashion industry.

The fashion course, through its industry networks and alumni has a prestigious reputation for producing some of the very best designers working in the global fashion industry. Therefore you need to be ready to meet the demands and challenges that such a course will bring. To be successful in the fashion industry takes hard work, passion and determination to succeed.

Since we only take a small, select group of fashion students of approximately 40 students gaining a place on the course is a real achievement and the first step towards a career in fashion.

We strongly advise that you attend an open day so that are aware of the courses facilities and are prepared should you be called to be interviewed.

We expect you to be self motivated, lively and committed to meeting the demands of this exciting, rewarding and highly regarded course.