The course has unparalleled links with the UK and global intimate apparel industry, helping and providing you with incredible opportunities to work with national and international companies on a wide variety of live projects, work placements, competitions, and awards.
With several specialisms: lingerie, athleisure, swimwear, loungewear, nightwear, corsetry, or menswear you will be introduced to a range of topics that will develop specialist skills. These include skills in conceptual design and application, pattern cutting, grading, fit methodologies, technical excellence and manufacturing, and presentation formats to equip you for industry roles in the UK and worldwide. In the final year, you will have the opportunity to choose to specialise in either an aesthetic or a technical route.
The industry-led curriculum trains you to innovate and adapt to changes within this dynamic sector. You will develop skills in athleisure products – now in high demand following the global shift to remote working which has led to a growth in comfort-inspired, fashion-driven work attire.
You may incur additional costs during your education at the University over and above tuition fees in an academic year such as laptops, Stationary and additional resources.
The course has an excellent global reputation with industry experts in the intimate apparel industry, with recent graduates employed by ASOS, Gymshark, Agent Provocateur, Triumph, H&M, Clover International, Heidi Klein, and Nichole de Carle.
This course has 97% employment rate
The International Foundation Certificate (IFC) is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IFC is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IFC, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Foundation CertificateThe International Year Zero is the first year of the four year undergraduate course. IYZ is designed to help you gain extra skills in your subject area, as well as English Language, before you continue to year one of your chosen University undergraduate degree course.
Following successful completion of the IYZ, you will continue onto Year One of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Year ZeroYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2024-25) |
| International Foundation Certificate | From £16,195 |
| International Year Zero (IYZ) | From £13,700 |
| International Year One (IY1) | From £16,195 |
| International Second Year | From £16,195 |
| Pre-Master’s (PM) | From £10,600 |
| Please note: There is an additional administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at De Montfort University | |
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
Want to learn more about life as a student at our International College? Talk to one of our students now.
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