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5 Reasons why you should study Fashion Design at Bucks New University

5 Reasons why you should study Fashion Design at Bucks New University

Do you want to kick-start your career in the fashion industry? If yes, here are five reasons why Bucks is the place for you to do that.

1. Large, well-equipped workshops

If you decide to study fashion at Bucks you’ll find yourself spending the majority of your time in the ‘Red Shed’. This is home to a range of amazing machines and facilities, such as: state-of-the-art sewing machines, traditional letter press machines, dye labs, laser cutters and screen printing facilities. This means you can get truly creative with your designs.

art and design students working on creatives

2. Personal workspace 

Within the Red Shed you will be able to have your very own personal workspace. Lecturers insist you make this as creative and as inspiring as you need to help you design and make. It also means all your equipment can be stored properly so there’s no confusion.

3. Industry opportunities 

Bucks offers real-industry opportunities. You’ll get a range of talks, workshops and even placements with some sector-leading people, including some great alumni!  This can really help boost your CV. Also majority of the lecturers and technicians have years’ worth of knowledge so it’s great to ask advice from them!

4. You can be yourself

Bucks believes in equality, and you really are accepted for who you are. On a creative level Bucks is all about personal innovation. There is no pressure, you decide where your interests lies and the lecturers support you with that. This really helps you stay as creative as there’s never a wrong approach.

Fashion Design student Danielle

5. 30 minutes from London

The High Wycombe campus is literally 30 minutes by train away from London. So if you ever need some inspiration or a day trip out the V&A is only a little journey away. This great connection also more importantly allows you to develop your career connections further.