Bachelor of Fashion Design

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About This Programme

A studio-based degree in fashion design, garment construction, textiles, illustration and collection development, building toward a professional portfolio. 120 credit hours; total programme cost approximately AED 252,000 before scholarships.

Course Highlights

Studio-based fashion design and garment construction.
Pattern making, draping, CAD and portfolio development.
Summer internship and a final project.
Scholarships of up to 50% available on all degrees.

What You'll Study

Studio-based teaching on the Dubai International Academic City campus, combining design studios, technical modules, a summer internship and a final project, on a US-style semester credit system.

Year 1

Introduction to Global Fashion3 credits
Elements Of Design3 credits
Textiles3 credits
English for Academic Writing3 credits
Islamic Culture3 credits
Fashion Model Drawing I3 credits
Fashion Photography3 credits
Media Literacy3 credits
Public Speaking3 credits
Arabic Language3 credits

Year 2

History of Fashion3 credits
Introduction to Pattern Making3 credits
Fashion Model Drawing II3 credits
Practicing Sustainability3 credits
UAE Studies3 credits
Ecommerce3 credits
Fashion Illustration3 credits
Garment Construction3 credits
Life and Future Skills3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Year 3

Digital Marketing3 credits
Advance Pattern Making3 credits
Computer Aided Design3 credits
Research Methods and Data Analysis3 credits
Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Sustainability3 credits
Studio3 credits
Portfolio Development3 credits
Draping3 credits
Pattern Grading3 credits
Dyeing and Printing3 credits
Summer Internship3 credits

Year 4

Material Studies3 credits
Ethics and Professional Responsibility3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Project3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Major Elective3 credits
Open Elective3 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 with a minimum 60% average; a portfolio may be requested.

English: IELTS 5.0+ or equivalent for non-English-medium curricula; English-medium curricula exempt; UAE MoE curriculum requires ≥80% in Grade-12 English.

Careers

Graduates become fashion designers, stylists, costume designers and retail managers.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Licensed by the CAA (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA-licensed.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Fashion Design

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & May intakes)

Typical Offer

60% average in Grade 12

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Design

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Fashion design degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 63,000/yr

Apply online at amityuniversity.ae. A non-refundable application fee of AED 100 applies; registration is AED 500 per semester. Tuition is charged per credit hour and scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

JanMaySep

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