BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice (Fashion)

The first steps to launching a career in fashion.

Our ethos is the create a sustainable fashion industry that is kind to the planet and to the people that make our clothes. This course focuses on training the next generation of designers, makers and innovators.

Eligible Applicants: 16-18 Years of age 

We also accept those aged 19 years, although an Advanced Learner Loan will need to be applied for to cover course fees.

Course Modules

Course details

Course Title

Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design Practice (Fashion)

Location

Platform One Wadhams Campus

Duration

2 years, full-time

Entry Requirements

5 Grade 4 GCSE's or higher including English

A creative subject such as Art, Photography, Textiles or graphics is preferred but not essential

No previous sewing experience is required

Start date

September 2026

Academic Partner

Isle of Wight College logo

Career Pathways

Fashion design

Fashion sustainability consultant

Textile design

Fashion styling

Fashion marketing & communication

Pattern cutter and production

Fashion photography

Fashion design • Fashion sustainability consultant • Textile design • Fashion styling • Fashion marketing & communication • Pattern cutter and production • Fashion photography •

Student Experience

A woman with braided hair and a black bow is taking a photograph of another woman with wavy hair, glasses, and a striped skirt, standing against a brick wall.

'After spending a year on this course, there hasn’t been a day I haven’t been excited to go in to College. Having the chance to study what I love, as well as having an incredible selection of equipment, support and opportunities is something that is hard to find anywhere else'

Lauren Draper, Current BTEC Level 3 Student

Lecturers

Ready to start your creative career?