Duration
3 Years, Full Time
Next intake
September 2026
Location
Mayfair, London
Award
BA (Hons), validated by University of Suffolk
The programme
An atelier education.
A design education modelled on the couture house. You draw, drape, pattern-cut and stitch — under the mentorship of designers who have led studios at Dior, Alexander McQueen, and Chanel. Every year culminates in a public showcase.
Who it's for
For designers with a distinctive point of view. Obsessed with material, silhouette, and story.
The curriculum
What you'll study.
Year 1
Craft Fundamentals
Illustration, pattern cutting, hand sewing, machine skills, textiles.
Year 1
History of Silhouette
From Vionnet to Margiela — a reading of the century in cloth.
Year 2
Couture Techniques
Draping on the stand, hand finishing, embroidery, tailoring.
Year 2
Collection Development
Concept, mood, colour, fabric, edit — the anatomy of a range.
Year 3
Graduate Collection
A six-look collection presented at the Graduate Show.
Year 3
Portfolio & Industry
Portfolio direction, agency representation, industry placements.
Where it leads
Graduates of this programme go on to lead.
JCA alumni sit inside the world's most desired maisons and run some of the most watched independent labels in London, Paris, Milan and New York.
- —Designer at a luxury house
- —Independent designer / own label
- —Pattern Cutter, Couture Specialist
- —Costume, Bridal, Bespoke
Continue exploring
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Open Day
Foundation Diploma in Fashion Design
Meet our tutors. Tour the atelier.
JCA Summer Camp
What makes a fashion brand?
Featuring students of Harrow International Hong Kong.
JCA Open Day — July 11th
Mayfair Campus & Boston Manor
Portfolio reviews. Live cutting demonstrations.
Graduate Show 2025
Backstage — Class of 2025
First look at this year's collections.
Atelier
Textile studies with Master Weavers
Silk, wool, hand-loomed jacquards.
Alumni
From Mayfair to Milan
Where our graduates walk next.