Academy Profession Degree English 2 years

Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)

VIA University College · Campus Viborg, Denmark
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Duration2 years
Teaching languagesEnglish
DegreeAcademy Profession Degree
Credits120 ECTS
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VIA University College

Campus Viborg, Denmark · Accredited programme

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At a glance

Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree) (Academy Profession Degree) is taught at VIA University College, Campus Viborg. It lasts 2 years. Taught in English.

Program overview

Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree programme in Design, Technology & Business. About the programme: Fashion Design is an area of specialisation within the Academy Profession (AP) Degree programme in Design, Technology & Business. The course programme centres on women’s wear and offers you a basic understanding of the design profession as well as applied theories and methods within the fashion and lifestyle sector. You will gain basic design skills as well as insight into the entire design process, from the first sketches to production. You will learn about target groups, trends and tendencies, and how to navigate in the fashion industry. You will learn to take a position on existing brands, and to create a flow in your collection that matches the identity of a brand. All sketches are done by hand but you are also taught Adobe’s Graphic Design tools so that you can work out a presentation of your collection. With an AP degree in Fashion Design, you will get to work in teams with other designers as well as pattern designers, marketing professionals and web managers from the lifestyle and fashion sectors. The course will introduce you to the many different professions you will encounter once you finish your education. Career opportunities With an AP degree specialising in Fashion Design you have the chance to work as an assistant within the fashion and lifestyle sector. On the basis of the designer’s premade sketches your job is to assist in developing the designer’s collection. For instance, you compile the right materials for the collection and work out a graphical presentation which is important for the production of the clothing. Most of our AP degree graduates choose to do a BA top-up which gives you access to a wider range of career prospects. Admission: More information on admissions requirements and how to apply

CityHerning
Credit load120 ECTS

Cost per year

Living costs€1,210 a month in Herning, rent included
€14,520

Living costs from SiT estimate from livingcost.org city data (Nov 2026), converted from USD at the ECB reference rate of 30 Oct 2026 (1 EUR = 1.1172 USD)

Admission requirements

Typical requirements in Denmark for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

  • A completed qualification that gives access to Academy Profession Degree study.
  • Academic transcripts and any programme-specific assessment the institution asks for.
  • Your advisor checks the final requirements for your education system and intake.

Language requirements

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

EnglishMain teaching language
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Required documents

A typical checklist for this degree level. Your advisor gives you the final list.

Passport or national identity document
Previous diploma or graduation certificate
Academic transcript
Proof of the teaching language, when the programme asks for it
Completed application form and a recent photo

Accreditation

The central catalogue records this programme as accredited.

Application journey

1Choose the programme

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2Check eligibility

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3Prepare documents

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4Send an application request

Send your details now. SIT Connect tells you when the next intake opens, before you formally apply.

Frequently asked questions

How long is Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree)?

The official catalogue lists a duration of 2 years and 120 ECTS.

Which languages is Fashion Design - Design, Technology & Business (AP degree) taught in?

Confirm the accepted English-language evidence with the institution for the selected intake.

What is the tuition fee?

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