Most affordable route to a UK degree

Core Features of Higher Nationals in Art and Design

Gain hands on, industry focused training in fashion design, textiles, and creative technologies aligned with global fashion trends.
Choose a specialized academic pathway that supports your career goals in fashion design, merchandising, or textile innovation.
Progress seamlessly to final year BA (Hons) top up degrees at leading UK and international fashion universities.
Enjoy the flexibility of two academic intakes per year September and January to match your academic planning.
Earn a globally recognized Pearson HND qualification that opens doors to international education and creative careers.
Benefit from practical, project-based assessment no traditional exams including a final major fashion collection or portfolio.
Develop entrepreneurial and digital skills to launch your own fashion label or work with cutting edge fashion startups.
Study in a creative and collaborative environment with state of the art design studios, CAD labs, and textile workshops.

Full Name *

Email Address

Mobile Number *

Education

Progress to a Top Ranked Bachelor’s (Hons) Degree Worldwide

Study 2 Years of BTEC Higher Nationals + 1 Year Top-Up at your Dream International University

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Art & Design (Fashion & Textiles) at Indus University is a career-focused, industry-recognized qualification designed to develop creative, technical, and practical skills essential for success in the global fashion industry. This hands-on program is ideal for individuals aiming to build a strong foundation in fashion design, textile development, and digital design tools. Students can specialize in areas such as Fashion Practices, Textile Techniques, CAD, Styling, and Trend Forecasting.

This qualification offers a direct progression route to final-year top-up degrees in Fashion and related specializations at leading universities in the UK and internationally. Throughout the course, students gain the ability to conceptualize and produce original fashion work, preparing them for creative careers that demand innovation, independent thinking, and a strong understanding of industry trends.

Modules:

Year 1 – Level 4

Visual Merchandising

Techniques and processes

Accessories

Computer Aided Design (CAD)

Fashion & Textile Practices

Fashion & Textile Practices Individual project

Year 2 – Level 5

Trend forecasting

Advance Fashion studies

Digital Fabrication

Applied Practice Collaborative project

Styling

Professional Practice

Where CanBTEC Higher NationalsTake You?

Pathway to Top UK and International Universities

The Higher Nationals at Indus University is your fast track to a full bachelor’s degree. Complete your HND and progress directly to the final year at top UK and international universities saving both time and cost

Global Career Opportunities

The Higher Nationals in Art & Design Fashion & Textiles Pathway is developed with global industry experts to equip you with creative and technical skills for careers in fashion design, textile innovation, visual merchandising, and fashion marketing locally and internationally.

Choose from In-Demand Specializations

TGain industry relevant skills in Fashion Design, Textile Development, CAD, Trend Forecasting, and Digital Fabrication. This UK accredited Higher Nationals qualification prepares you for global careers as a Fashion Designer, Textile Technologist, Visual Merchandiser, or Fashion Stylist.

HEC-Recognized & Internationally Accredited Qualification

HEC approved and globally recognized, BTEC Higher Nationals are equivalent to the first two years of a UK degree offering wider progression and global opportunities along with local progression possibilities.

Higher Nationals Your Smartest Path to a Full Degree

BA (Hons) Fashion Design
BA (Hons) Textile Design
BA (Hons) Fashion & Textile Design
BA (Hons) Fashion Communication & Promotion

BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Branding
BA (Hons) Fashion Business & Management
BA (Hons) Fashion Styling & Creative Direction
BA (Hons) Sustainable Fashion

BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising
BA (Hons) Fashion and Graphics
BA (Hons) Fashion Technology and Innovation

Why Choose Higher Nationalsin Art & Design?

Master In Demand Design Skills & Creative Expertise for a Future in Fashion

BTEC Higher Nationals in Fashion & Textiles offer a career focused and industry relevant education pathway, emphasizing hands on creative practice and real world application. These qualifications equip students with job ready design skills, ensuring they are fully prepared to enter the global fashion industry and thrive in their chosen creative profession from day one.

Facts You Can’t Miss!

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a UK recognized Level 4 qualification, equivalent to the first year of a university honours degree.

The Higher National Diploma (HND) progresses to Level 5, matching the academic standard of the first two years of a full UK honours degree, offering students an internationally accepted pathway to further study or employment.