DMU or Hertfordshire for fashion design?

As I got offer from both DMU and Hertfordshire for my fashion design course!!!! So,its my time to choose any one of this . Need a kind help regarding this ............

Reply 1

De Montfort University

Official Rep

Hello!

I hope that you are well and congratulations on your offer to come and study with us for Fashion Design BA (Hons)!

My name is Laura and I am a current student at De Montfort University, Leicester. Pleased to meet you. I have some information for this course that might help you in making your decision!

Fashion Design BA (Hons) at DMU is creative and dynamic allowing you to understand and experience the constant flux and evolution of the fashion industry. Graduate designers of DMU can bridge the boundaries between creativity, technology and design innovation. Specialist areas of study include womenswear, menswear or fashion knitwear which gives you the opportunity to gain specialist design and technical expertise relevant to industry needs. British Fashion Council, Burberry, Warehouse and New Look are some of the organisations that have set live projects for students to gain a diverse range of relevant skills.

Additionally, DMU is ranked in the Top 10 for Fashion and Textiles in the UK for ‘Graduate Prospects’, according to The Guardian University Guide 2019 and 100% of Fashion Design BA graduates from summer 2017 are in work or further study after graduating, according to the Destinations of Leavers from Higher Education (DLHE) 2016-17 report.

Furthermore there are opportunities to take part in DMU's international experience programme, #DMUglobal, where students have travelled to New York to visit global brands such as GAP, Burberry, Coach and Joules.

Students are also able to enter prestigious national and international competitions to boost their industry exposure. DMU graduate, Hazel Symons, was named winner of the Christopher Bailey Gold Award at the 25th Graduate Fashion Week. Students have the opportunity to showcase their designs on this catwalk in London in their final year. DMU graduates have also had the opportunity to showcase their collections as part of fashion weeks and events in Shanghai, Mumbai and Hong Kong.

DMU's new Vijay Patel Building is the centrepiece of the £136 million Campus Transformation Project and is home to all art and design students providing them with a dedicated workspace allowing them to flourish. As well as this, cash awards of £150, £200 and £300 for students in years one, two and three respectively, towards materials and specialist printing* can be obtained. Students can also benefit from experienced practitioners supporting the course including Anthony Campbell, Jo Cope, Martha Zmpounou and Donya Coward.

If you would like to explore more about the course, maybe the module options that are available for each year, then you can do so by following this link here: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/fashion-design-ba-degree/fashion-design-ba-degree.aspx

If you would like to look at some more facts and figures on the quality of teaching and learning on the course, the overall student satisfaction for it and graduate prospects from it, you can do so by following this link to the ‘Which? University’ guide here: https://university.which.co.uk/de-montfort-university-d26/courses/fashion-design-ba-hons-2019-d5dc40d85b3f
You can also find the same stats for University of Hertfordshire’s Fashion Design course to allow you to compare the two.

If you would like to come and have a look at the Vijay Patel Building and the place you will potentially be studying and/or chat to some of DMU’s current students and lecturers then we would love to welcome you to our next Open Day on Saturday 6th July 2019. You can book your space here: https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/undergraduate-study/open-days/open-days.aspx

I hope that this helps! As I said, I am a current student studying at DMU so if you have any questions about student life here at DMU, or anything else, then please feel free to give me a shout and I will be more than happy to answer them. Leicester is such a colourful and vibrant city full of wonderful opportunities and events to be a part of, particularly on the arts scene. I feel very at home here.

Take care!

Laura

Reply 2

Gokul888

I feel lite now!!! Thanks for your worthy reply Laura. As u said ,don't hesitate tu ask questions regarding study or student whatever .I would like to ask you a question!

I'm 24 year old guy ,dropped out civil engineering student . Right now my oly specific concern is regarding my age . I would like to ask you one thing, is there any students like me (aged) studying out there in DMU?

Reply 3

De Montfort University

Official Rep

Hello!

You are very welcome. I am glad that I could help.

Yes absolutely! We have students of all ages at DMU so there will definitely be students of a similar age to you studying here so do not worry about that.

Take care!

Laura

Reply 4

University of Hertfordshire

Official Rep

Hi @gokul888

Congratulations on your offer with us! :u:

This is exciting news!

I understand that choosing which University is right for you can be a tough decision, so I'm here to try help make your decision a little easier! Let me tell you a bit more about Fashion Design at Herts...

I can see that you're a little worried about your age so rest assured and put your mind at ease because we do have students across a range of ages here at the University. There are also a range of activities for you to partake in if you'd like to experience the social side and get to know all of the different people we have on campus! For example, there's the sports village on campus which offers gym facilities, timetabled classes, rock climbing, swimming and more! And you can also head over to our Students Union pub which hosts a range of events including quiz night. Another great way to meet people is by joining one of our many societies - we have over 50 to choose from :colondollar:

Feel free to check out our student life page on our website to find out more!

We also offer fantastic facilities for you to reach your goals in the fashion industry. You'll learn all of the vital pattern cutting skills (2D and 3D), core manufacturing abilities, and will be able to enhance your freehand and technical illustration skills, thanks to our traditional and computer-aided methods! In your final year, you'll be able to show off your work at our annual Graduate Fashion show! This is a great opportunity for networking as we invite employers down to the show too.

When it comes to employability, we have strong working relationships with a number of partners, and this includes the likes of Ted Baker, F&F, Maria Grachvogel, and Ally Capellino! Not only do we have these links, but we're just a 25 minute train journey from Kings Cross meaning you'll have the transport links you need to get out there and network, or even find a work placement based in the buzzing city! The opportunities here really are endless :smile:

Plus, the main thing you want to make sure is that you're really going to enjoy the next 3 years! We're happy to say our students think highly of the course and we have a strong graduate employability rate. You can check out all of the stats on Unistats to see for yourself.

Don't forget to also visit our course page again if you'd like a refresher on our fashion gallery, to hear what our current students have to say, or if you're interested in advice on your portfolio :h:

If you haven't been to visit us yet then why not come on a campus tour! It'll be a chance for you to chat to our students and tour our amazing campus. If you'd like to register, you can do so here.

I hope this helps you with your decision and wish you lots of luck over the next few weeks!
Take care for now,
Juliette

Original post by Gokul888

As I got offer from both DMU and Hertfordshire for my fashion design course!!!! So,its my time to choose any one of this . Need a kind help regarding this ............