About this program
BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Marketing
The core purpose of fashion marketing is to supply, disseminate and manage information regarding a brand, company or individual to the public and press.
The course is for anyone wishing to be both creative and strategic.It will help you develop fashion design skills, and expand your knowledge of key business aspects through a combination of creative and practical study.It is designed for those who want to learn about the business of fashion but have a desire to design and make. Ultimately, this course is for anyone wishing to pursue a fashion marketing career.
You'll gain a valuable insight into the commercial elements of the fashion sector, from an integrated perspective encapsulating emerging fashion design and marketing concepts. This new Program of study incorporates expertise from the BA (Hons) Fashion Design Program, creating an integrated Program of study encouraging 'bespoke' approaches to personal study.
Inyear one you’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of fashion design practice and market sensing, for the ready-to-wear market. Inyeartwo there is a greater emphasis on the commercial world, with a focus on branding and influencing. You will also be encouraged to participate in national and international competitions – several of our recent students have won national competitions over the past few years. Year three provides a unique opportunity for you to advance your thinking and practice, through a self-managed process of risk taking, experimentation and resolution.
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Admission requirements
BA (Hons)
2022 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2022 entry.
- UCAS points - 72
- A Level - DDD
- BTEC - MPP
- GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
2023 entry
These are the typical qualification requirements for September 2023 entry.
- UCAS points - 72
- A Level - DDD
- T Level - Pass
- BTEC - MPP
- GCSE - GCSE Maths and English are preferred, however if you don't have these qualifications you will be able to undertake Maths and English at Level 2 as part of your course of study
- Access to HE - Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2
English language requirements
IELTS: 6.0 (with at least 5.5 in each skills area)
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Foundation Year
- History and Theory of Creative Practice
- Creative Studies
- Creative Technologies
- Creative Skills: 2D and 3D Making
- Negotiated Project
Year 1
- Discovering my Practice
- Ubiquity and Influence
- Thinking Through Design
- Design, Culture and Curiosity
Year 2
- Exploring Design
- Interacting with Industry – Formulating Ideas
- Design: Theory, Making and Meaning
Year 3
- Negotiating My Practice
- Communicating My Vision - Concept to Consumer
- Critical Voice: Research and Professional Direction
Scholarships & funding
Several scholarship options are available. Please visit the university website for more information.
Tuition
Tuition Fees
Full time
- UK - £9,250 per year
- International - £14,045 per year
Qualification
UCAS points: 72 (September 2022 entry)
Career paths
we’re ranked 15th highest amongst all UK universities and 12th for English institutions with 96% of graduates in work or further study within six months of completing their degree: HESA 2016. The course incorporates enterprise and entrepreneurship providing essential support for individuals wishing to start up a business.
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