Fashion and Textiles Level 2 T Level Foundation Full-time

Course Overview

Fashion and Textiles Level 2 T Level Foundation Full-time

Start your fashion journey with the Foundation Fashion and Textile T Level (Level 2), designed to prepare you for the advanced Level 3 T Level. Explore core skills like fashion illustration, marketing, pattern cutting, and sewing in state-of-the-art facilities. This foundation year equips you with essential knowledge and hands-on experience to kickstart your career in the fashion industry. Build your creativity and confidence while mastering the basics of design and garment construction!

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PADFTFTF

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

You will need to hold four GCSEs at grade 4 or above.

You will be assessed on a series of coursework, mock exams and practical skills.

A specialist kit that will be purchased from college for £98. You will be expected to attend mandatory trips which will enhance your learning and industry awareness but will also incur extra costs. You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel/trips, books, equipment/kit and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

T Level Foundation Year

This course is designed to support and prepare students to progress to Level 3 T Level Fashion and Textiles. See what careers are available in theArt Graphics and Fashionsector. Use our online careers tool,Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 14 May 2025.