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RQF Level 3

Paid flexible online qualification

Fashion and Textiles Level 3

A flexible 120-credit Level 3 route covering fashion and textile techniques, creative development, design, innovation, professional practice and a final major project.

Provider
Online Business School
Study format
Online
Assessment
Six online written assignments

Course overview

Key facts before you choose this course

Compare the delivery, assessment, qualification and published fee, then check the entry requirements below.

At a glance

Course details

Delivery
Online
Study pace
Flexible and self-paced
Assessment
Six online written assignments
Provider
Online Business School
Qualification level
RQF Level 3
Published course option
Complete 120-credit Level 3 course: £2,600

Before you commit

What to know before enrolling

  • OBS makes the admission decision and may ask for evidence of previous study, English ability, age or work experience.
  • Course fees do not include external examination-centre charges, university top-up fees or other third-party costs unless the page says otherwise.
  • The course has flexible online access, with up to five years under current provider terms.
  • Universities, employers and professional bodies make their own recognition and progression decisions.

Fees and payment

Compare the current published options.

These are the course fees and instalment examples currently published by OBS. Taxes and clearly identified third-party charges may apply.

Complete 120-credit Level 3 course

£2,600

Published course fee

£20 deposit, then 24 monthly payments of £107.50 at 0% interest.

OBS publishes the course fee and instalment example shown above. Where rounded monthly figures do not equal the headline fee exactly, the provider may adjust the final payment.

Course decision guide

Is this the right route for you?

Use these fit questions alongside the qualification facts. Final entry and recognition decisions remain with the relevant provider or receiving organisation.

This route may suit you if

  • Learners who want a Level 3 route centred on fashion techniques, textile processes, design development and creative production.
  • People who prefer a regulated 120-credit qualification assessed through six written assignments rather than external examinations.
  • Learners preparing for suitable higher education in fashion, textiles, apparel or another related creative subject.

Compare another route first if

  • You want a general business foundation without specialist creative-development and fashion-industry content.
  • You need a practical apprenticeship, guaranteed portfolio placement or a specific university offer as part of the course.

Compare the closest alternatives

Alternative route

Level 3 Business Management

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Alternative route

Level 3 Accountancy

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Qualification facts

What qualification will you receive?

The regulated qualification contains six mandatory units, 120 credits, 1,200 total qualification time hours and 630 guided learning hours.

RQF Level 3

OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles

Awarding organisation
OTHM
Qualification number
603/7764/1
Credits
120
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Curriculum

What you will study

01

Mandatory units

  1. Introduction to Fashion and Textiles Techniques and Processes
  2. Ideas Generation in Fashion and Textiles
  3. Design and Innovation
  4. Fashion and Textiles Realisations
  5. Personal and Professional Development in the Apparel Industry
  6. Final Major Project

Practical requirements

What you need and how the course is assessed.

Entry requirements

  • OTHM does not prescribe fixed entry qualifications for this diploma.
  • The delivery centre must confirm that the learner can study and complete assessment at Level 3.
  • Learners studying in English must have sufficient English-language ability.
  • Online Business School makes the final enrolment decision.

Assessment in practice

  • The qualification contains six mandatory units totalling 120 credits.
  • OBS publishes six written assignments of approximately 2,000 to 3,000 words each.
  • The course is assessed through assignments rather than examinations.
  • All units must be completed under the awarding organisation’s assessment requirements.

Further study and careers

Further study and progression

Successful learners may apply for suitable Level 4 or university study in fashion, textiles or a related creative subject. The receiving institution decides entry, subject fit and credit recognition.

Creative higher education

You may apply for suitable Level 4 or university study, with the institution deciding portfolio, subject and entry requirements.

Developing a portfolio

The course can support creative development, while each employer or university decides what practical evidence it requires.

Included support

Current benefits shown for this route

Benefits can change and may depend on the course and payment method. Confirm the current terms before enrolment.

Online course materials

OBS publishes online modules, learning resources and assignment guidance for this course.

Tutor support

OBS publishes tutor support, assignment marking and feedback through its online learning platform.

Conditions apply

Flexible course access

OBS currently allows up to five years to complete the course at a flexible pace.

Conditions apply

Questions before enrolment

Frequently asked questions

Read the main details about fees, study, assessment and progression.

How much does the course cost?

OBS publishes the following course fee: Complete 120-credit Level 3 course: £2,600, with a £20 deposit and 24 monthly payments of £107.50.

How is the course assessed?

OBS publishes six online written assignments. There are no external examinations for this diploma.

Is this qualification regulated?

Yes. The OTHM Level 3 Diploma in Fashion and Textiles, qualification number 603/7764/1, is a regulated 120-credit qualification.

Does it guarantee university admission?

No. It may support an application for suitable further study, while each institution makes its own admission and recognition decision.

What happens if I cancel, withdraw or request a refund?

Online Business School's current cancellation, withdrawal and refund terms apply. Ready Study Global does not set or administer the provider's refund decisions. Ask us for the current OBS terms before enrolment or payment.

How does Fashion and Textiles differ from Business Management at Level 3?

Fashion and Textiles focuses on creative techniques, design, innovation and apparel-industry development. Business Management provides broader preparation across general commercial subjects.

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