Footwear Design

With a rich heritage from the end of the 19th century to the contemporary footwear industry, this degree will help to equip you with the skills and experience to set you apart in the fashion sector. you will be working directly with industry professionals and big brands to gain valuable insights into new products and technologies. throughout the course your shoe design and technical making skills will be developed, emphasising the crucial relationship between design and manufacture and the needs of the footwear industry. you can specialise in performance footwear, which is unique for a uk university, or men’s, women’s, or children’s footwear.

During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. this insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career. previous students have taken up placements at puma, clarks and lacoste. our careers programme dmu works can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: 12 Months

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Our graduates have forged successful careers within the footwear industry ranging from roles in design, technical development, buying and marketing. they work for big brands internationally such as gucci, new balance, l.k.bennett, dr. martens, irregular choice, lacoste, kickers, kurt geiger, adidas, dune, levi’s, office, next and georgina goodman.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: