ba (hons) cordwainers footwear is delivered with employment in the footwear industry in mind. taught by a notable team of industry professionals, you will study a range of units that will equip you with the relevant creative and practical skills needed for contemporary design practices, but also prepare you with excellent communication, professional and business skills. what to expect this course focuses on producing graduates who are encouraged to make an innovative and visionary contribution to footwear product development within the global fashion industry. you will be exposed to debates and forward thinking around topics relevant to design in today’s world such as, climate and social justice and technology. you may undertake live projects set by industry, including presentations to and from the companies involved. the cordwainers and leathersellers livery companies support the cordwainers courses through prizes, scholarships and industrial visits. work experience and opportunities there is an opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course which will enhance the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional diploma in professional studies (dips) qualification. mode of study ba (hons) cordwainers footwear runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. it is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. each stage lasts 30 weeks. climate, social and racial justice the course is committed to embedding ual’s principles for climate, social and racial justice.