Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design

In our creative Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, you gain both practical skills in fashion design and a deep theoretical understanding of the fashion industry to prepare you for a successful career.

Bachelor of Arts Fashion Design

In our creative Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences, you gain both practical skills in fashion design and a deep theoretical understanding of the fashion industry to prepare you for a successful career.

The creative future of fashion design

Are you dreaming of a hands-on bachelor in Fashion Design that will help you to develop real-life versions of your creative ideas? Then Macromedia University of Applied Sciences is the right place for you. Turn your passion into a profession and get started as a fashion designer.

On campus in Berlin, you will be at the centre of this modern Fashion Design degree programme, which combines artistic, practice-oriented and theoretical modules.

Facts about Fashion Design

Degree
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Fashion Design
Duration & Credits

6 semesters: 180 ECTS

Fees

Tuition fees
€ 5,500 per semester
+ Registration fee
€ 699

Start date

Winter semester: 01 Oct

Study on campus

The lectures and other courses mostly take place on your campus. They are filled with current content by lecturers who come directly from the relevant industry.

During your studies, you will work on practical projects together with professors, fellow students and cooperation partners and gain your first practical experience before your internship at a company of your choice in the practical semester.

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What will you learn in Fashion Design?

When studying our Fashion Design bachelor, theory meets practice. You will learn the scientific background of your subject and deal with color theory and modern CAD programs to breathe life into your creations. Together with our lecturers and corporate partners, you will learn all the steps necessary to design a fashion line.

Modul ECTS
Academic Writing and Research 5
Draping 5
Design and Representation I 5
Pattern Cutting and Finishing Techniques I 5
Life Drawing 5
Creating Textiles 5
Modul ECTS
Global Awareness 5
Studio Collection 5
Design and Representation II 5
Pattern Cutting and Finishing Techniques II 5
Illustration and Visualization 5
Costume and Fashion History 5
Modul ECTS
Communication OR Self-Reflection* 5
Applied Fashion Project I 10
Applied Pattern Cutting I 5
Image and Presentation 5
Fashion and Society 5
Modul ECTS
Student Initiative Project OR Creative Thinking* 5
Applied Fashion Project II 10
Applied Pattern Cutting II 5
Special Topics in Fashion Design 5
Virtual Collection 5
Modul ECTS
Technological and Media Literacy OR Civic Literacy* 5
Internship 25
Modul ECTS
Entrepreneurship OR Social responsibility* 5
Bachelor Presentation/Fashion Show 5
BA Fashion, Theories and Concepts 5
Bachelor Thesis 15

Why should I study Fashion Design?

In addition to the practical semester, and to perfectly prepare you for it, we at Macromedia University place particular emphasis on practical course content. Our instructors, who have direct experience in the field, will provide you with in-depth insights into common practices and forward-looking business strategies.

From day one, you’ll apply your acquired specialist knowledge in exciting and practical projects, benefiting from the expertise of our experts as well as from the collaboration with your fellow students.

  • State-recognised degree programme
  • Small classes
  • Real-life experience
  • Extensive (cooperation) partner network
  • Industry-based instructors
  • Practical lecturers
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Study Fashion Design with a practical focus

In addition to numerous practical projects, the Fashion Design programme includes an internship semester. Here you can apply what you have learned directly in practice.

Macromedia University of Applied Sciences supports you in your search for internship positions where you gather valuable work experience and insights for your bachelor’s thesis.

What can you expect from the Fashion Design programme?

This modern Fashion Design bachelor programme integrates theory with pactical hands-on experience throughout the course. It teaches you everything you need for an international career, including form design, fashion and art history, collection development, fashion illustration, and all questions of aesthetics.

At the end of your studies, you will not only be a finished fashion designer, but will also have a Bachelor of Arts degree from the first-class teaching of a state-accredited university in your pocket. Get creative and join this international programme on campus in Berlin.

“I feel at home here – not only thanks to the individually tailored lessons, which allow me to give free rein to my creativity, but also thanks to the strong professional expertise of the lecturers.”
Marie-Louise Müller
Student – Bachelor Fashion Design, Berlin
Example companies for your internship semester in Fashion Design
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Job opportunities after graduation

With your Bachelor’s degree in Fashion Design, exciting opportunities are open to you in fashion companies, galleries, agencies, publishing houses, labels and in theatre, film and television productions. With your degree, you can start an exciting career in the fashion and design industry.

Junge Asiatin mit
Fashion Designer

You create new collections and designs for fashion shops and for the catwalk based on your own ideas and the style of a brand.

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Fashion Stylist

You have an eye for coherent outfits and dress your customers in such a way that their personality is ideally reflected.

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Trend Scout

With your flair and love for fashion, you discover the fashion trends for companies today that everyone will want to wear tomorrow.

Where can I study?

Can I study Fashion Design?

You can apply and start your studies at Macromedia University of Applied Sciences at any time. There is no numerus clausus that restricts admission numbers to the programme.

Do you have questions about your application? The student advisory service will answer all your questions and help you get off to an uncomplicated start.

Our application process

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Apply online

Fill out our online application in just a few minutes and submit supporting documents.

Apply online
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Feedback

Our student advisory service will contact you after receiving your application and will be happy to answer questions.

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Enrolment

If your application is successful, we will send you a study contract, which needs to be checked, signed and returned to confirm your enrolment.

What does the Fashion Design programme cost?
from 5,500 €/semester

Study fees for Fashion Design

Fees include the price per semester for the programme and a one-off registration fee.

Financing your studies

Finanzierung: Ratenzahlung der Studiengebühren
Flexible payment plans

To give the greatest flexibility, you have the option to pay tuition fees by semester, by month, with a one-off payment, or with a deposit plus monthly payments.

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Scholarships

Scholarships and other funding options provide financial support to talented applicants. Macromedia offers partial scholarships, and you can also apply for scholarships with other organisations.

Scholarship optionsErasmus+ opportunities
Finanzierung: Einmalzahlung der Studiengebühren
KfW student loan

KfW-Förderbank offers student loans to German citizens and EU nationals which let you decide on the loan amount and to arrange flexible repayments.

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Education fund

Study first, pay later education fund. Brain Capital only requires repayments after you have completed your studies and are earning a fixed minimum income.

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Finanzierung: BAföG für Studienkosten
BAföG

Citizens of the European Union, who live in Germany may be entitled to receive BAföG as financial support during their studies or school time.

Your direct line to the Student Advisory Service:

Patricia Grasmann
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