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Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5

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    Full Time

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    Two Years

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    Boston

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    September 2025

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The Pearson BTEC Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 is designed to prepare you for the constantly evolving fashion industry. You will develop critical thinking and problem-solving skills essential for sustainable fashion. The course covers fashion design, garment construction, pattern cutting, fabric manipulation, and sewing machine techniques, all with a focus on minimising environmental impact and promoting ethical practices.

Throughout this course, you will explore various fashion and textile techniques, develop your creative practice through hands-on workshops, and gain insights from expert lecturers, engaging in real-world projects to build a comprehensive portfolio.

What will I do?

The Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 is a two year course. During your first year, you will study a Level 4 HNC. Upon successful completion of the first year, you will then progress on to the second year to study the Level 5 HND.

Modules Include:

  • Idea and Concept Development
  • Fashion and Textiles Approaches
  • Historical and Theoretical Foundations
  • The Future of Fashion and Textiles Practice
  • Contextualise Your Work
  • Collaborative, Collective and Socially Engaged Approaches
  • Display of Clothing and Garments
  • Business Skills
  • Professional Experience and Networking Opportunities

In order to study the Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5, you will need to have successfully completed:

  • An MMP at Level 3 in a related subject, or Access to Higher Education qualification, or an A Level equivalent (minimum 80 new UCAS points) in related subjects
  • GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6

Relevant work experience may be considered if you do not meet the above criteria.

You will attend college for 2-3 days a week for two years, plus approximately 24 hours of independent study per week.

The Fashion and Textiles HND Level 5 will cost £7100 per year.

Fees may vary depending on personal circumstances, please enquire for further information.

You can apply for a student loan to cover the costs of course fees. You may also be able to apply for various grants and loans to support your learning. Specific advice regarding student loans and other benefits can be obtained from www.gov.uk/student-finance.

The Careers Team based in College can also assist your application. Please contact them via the Information Line on 01205 313218.

Please note that all fees are subject to change.

Assessment is via course work which includes essays, reports, practical observations and presentations.

The assessment of Pearson's Higher National qualifications are criterion-referenced and you will provide evidence in the form of assignments, which are assessed against the unit learning outcomes and assessment criteria.

The Pearson HND courses are highly valued by employers and can lead to careers specialisms. Progression onto an undergraduate degree or further professional qualifications in a related area are possible.

There are no additional costs for this course.

How to Apply.

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If you are not a current Boston College student, to apply for this course, just click ‘Apply for this course’ below.

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