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Fashion and Clothing Extended Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

If you are enthusiastic about fashion and its trends, then this course will enable you to acquire the skills and knowledge to pursue a career within the fashion industry either by progression to a Higher Education course or through employment as a junior fashion designer or pattern cutter. Our expert fashion tutors from the Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts based at the Parson's Walk campus will share their skills and experience with you. Our tutors have worked for national high street brands, from River Island to George and Florence and Fred (F&F). Many students have gone on to secure places at prestigious universities nationwide and into employment with leading fashion retailers.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-4 or equivalent including maths or English and an art related subject.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan

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