LEICESTER COLLEGE - INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL OF FOOTWEAR
St. Margarets Campus, St. John Street, Leicester LE1 3WL
Tel: 44 116 224 2240 - Fax: 44 116 224 2150
E-mail:info@leicestercollege.ac.uk
The International School of Footwear at Leicester College has a reputation for training for careers in the global footwear industry. The College is recognised as a Centre of Excellence in footwear technology and has a fully equipped footwear workshop. We also have the latest state-of-the-art technology available for design, including a footwear specific computer aided design (CAD) suite with the world's leading CAD systems.
You are encouraged to have hands-on experience in designing and making, which means you will be fully qualified and experienced when you begin your career.
Each year, learners on footwear courses attend one of the major European footwear exhibitions in Paris, Dusseldorf, Florence or Bologna. We also have Associate Footwear International schools in Turkey, India and Japan.
Why study in Leicester?
Leicester is the tenth largest city in the UK, and is famed for having one of the most vibrant and cosmopolitan populations in the country.
It has large Asian, Caribbean, Chinese, Somali, Polish and Jewish communities. This diversity gives the city a well-earned reputation for tolerance and respect. A brilliant city for shopping and entertainment, and surrounded by beautiful countryside, Leicester is in the heart of England, making it easily accessible to the rest of the country.
Being a two-university city, Leicester has a thriving student population, with many coming from overseas to study in the UK.
For further information about Leicester and Leicestershire please visit goleicestershire.com 
This course has been specifically designed to provide professionals already working within the fashion and / or footwear sectors training in understanding the fundamental principals used in the main areas of shoe production.
The three day course will cover in a practical manner general principals of pattern construction, clicking, closing and lasting, enabling candidates to gain a broad insight into how footwear is developed and constructed for the mass market. During the three days candidates will complete from the design stage through to completion one full pair of shoes.
Entry requirements: No previous shoe making experience is necessary but expertise within the fashion industry is strongly advised in order gain the most from this course.
Advanced Apprenticeship Footwear and Leather Course Code: A8065
For employees who are starting a career in the Footwear and Leather industry, an Advanced Apprenticeship will provide skills, knowledge and understanding of all aspects of footwear production.
No exam or test is required. You will need to compile a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates achievement of all the learning outcomes through work based observations and verbal questioning
Entry Requirements: Advanced Apprenticeships are suitable for those who have completed an Apprenticeship or those who have achieved appropriate GCSEs and are undertaking a wider range of work activities within their job role.
Foundation Degree in Footwear Course Code: A5006
This course written in conjunction with employers addresses the needs of today's footwear industry. It is equivalent to Yr1 and Yr2 of a BA(Hons) Degree and combines academic research with vocational practice in a range of footwear disciplines.
There is a strong focus on work based learning and the course covers a broad spectrum of footwear industry related topics. You will study modules in Footwear Fashion and Design, Production Technology, Footwear Buying, Supply and Management Skills, Style Prediction and Marketing Strategies, Manufacturing Technology, Professional Development and Product Design and Development. These are assessed through practical and written assignments. The course offers an opportunity to take part in competitions and live briefs
Entry Requirements: GCSE English C grade or equivalent (without this you will be asked to complete a Literacy test) and a minimum of 80 UCAS points to include either:
Art and Design Foundation
Relevant Access to HE course
A Level 3 (Nat Dip, NVQ) award in a related subject
At least one A2 level in a related subject
Overseas students can send evidence of qualifications (IELTS 6), work experience, and portfolio electronically (or by post) to the Course Team Leader. Following receipt of this work an interview by phone will be conducted
Foundation Degree in Footwear International Course Code: 5504
The course addresses the needs of the footwear industry today and has been written in conjunction with them. It combines academic research with practical activity in a broad range of footwear disciplines.
The course covers a broad spectrum of footwear industry related topics. You will study modules in Footwear Fashion and Design, Production Technology, Footwear Buying, Supply and Management Skills, Quality Assurance, Style Prediction and Marketing Strategies, Manufacturing Technology, Professional Development and Product Design and Development. These are assessed through practical and written assignments. The course offers an opportunity to take part in competitions and industry assignments.
Entry Requirements: An international qualification equivalent or higher than above
Leicester College, St. Margaret's Campus,
St. John Street, Leicester LE1 3WL U.K.
Tel: +44 116 224 2240 - Fax: +44 116 224 2150
E-mail:info@leicestercollege.ac.uk