Fashion and Textiles blog

Why a foundation year was the best choice for me

Learn about Anna’s journey from foundation year to BA, and the support and experience she gained along the way!

Shortlisted for GFW 2020: Tara McReynolds

Find out about (BA) Fashion Business and Promotion student Tara McReynold's Instagreen project.

The Signature Project

Foundation Fashion and Textiles students use creative strategies to showcase their personal design style. 

Top Tips for starting Fashion Business and Promotion

Starting University is the first step in achieving your future career. While this may seem nerve-racking, it’s also th...

From foundation year to BA

Learn about Jasmine-Shah Miah's journey from foundation year to BA  Fashion Branding & Communication. 

How has COVID-19 affected our Fashion students' end of year studies?

While many fashion students are disappointed at having their final shows cancelled because of the pandemic, BCU’s Shan...

Shortlisted for GFW: Hannah Greenway

(BA) Fashion Business and Promotion student Hannah talks about her inspiration for her final year project which led he...

Lock in with fashion and textiles

We know this is an unusual time for everyone and thought you might be struggling to find things to do whilst you’re st...

Shop savvy, save the planet

Oxfam’s Second Hand September is a campaign that aims to raise awareness of the environmental impact on fashion, and i...

My final year studying Textile Design

Textile Design graduate, Eleanor Brown secures invaluable experience in a world-renowned company, Amtico.

Alumni spotlight: Rebecca Lewis

Rebecca Lewis, BA (Hons) Textile Design graduate, shares what she’s been up to since graduation and gives her top tips ...

Staff profile: Annette Clarke

Take a look at Annette's career highlights and top tips for future students thing about studying fashion at BCU.

How I got to speak at the Change the World Model United Nations in New York

BA (Hons) Fashion Business and Promotion student Claudia Ferraretto speaks at an international conference...

Graduate Fashion Week: Meet our winners

40 universities showcase portfolios at the world's largest showcase of undergraduate fashion talent. 

Gabbie Armstrong: My next step in industry

Gabbie worked part time as an in-store trainee Visual Merchandiser at Outfit Fashion during her final year at BCU. Gett...