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UAL Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles

EKC Canterbury College

New Dover Road, Canterbury, Kent, CT1 3AJ

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 3
Arts, Media and Publishing

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Canterbury College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Low Availability

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply – Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Canterbury College

You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College*
  • EKC Canterbury College*
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College*
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Pursue a career in fashion design as well as many other fashion areas, whilst understanding the industry in depth.

Course Details

The course is designed to give you a base of knowledge and experience to prepare you for your future. Areas you will learn include:

  • Fashion design
  • Sewing skills
  • Pattern cutting
  • Fashion Illustration
  • Design Cycles
  • Textile design and making

Some projects will require additional independent study due to their nature, and these will help you specialise in areas of your interest.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will be set a final major project at the end of the course, which will be externally moderated to determine your grade.

Your next steps...

Progress to higher education at a range of universities and prestigious art schools across the country and the world.

You could also go onto a specialised apprenticeship or start your professional career in the art industry.


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