Fashion Business (Accelerated Degree)
Entry requirements
We welcome A Levels in a wide range of subjects, especially in those relevant to the course for which you apply.
We may consider a standalone AS in a relevant subject, if it is taken along with other A Levels and if an A Level has not been taken in the same subject. However, you will not be disadvantaged if you do not have a standalone AS subject as we will not ordinarily use them in our offers.
60 credits (with a minimum of 45 credits achieved at level 3) in a relevant subject.
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
24 points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points
UCAS Tariff
A typical offer is between 104 and 120 UCAS points for entry to undergraduate courses, primarily from Level 3 equivalent qualifications such as A levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma or a Foundation Diploma. You can check how many points your qualifications are worth using the online UCAS Tariff Calculator. Due to the creative nature of our courses, you will be considered on your own individual merit and potential to succeed. We encourage you to get in touch if you are predicted points below this range, thinking about transferring from another institution, or if you have other qualifications or professional experience as we may be able to consider you. If English is not your first language, we accept a range of recognised language qualifications that are equivalent to the IELTS Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. If you require a Tier 4 student visa to study in the UK, you must take an approved Secure English Language Test (SELT) to fulfil government visa requirements.
A minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points, when combined with a minimum of 64 UCAS tariff points from the Supporting Qualifications
About this course
The business of fashion is complex, and with our BA (Hons) Fashion Business degree you’ll learn the essential skills needed for a successful career in fashion retail. You’ll develop a comprehensive understanding of the fashion retail business landscape, learn how different departments collaborate to achieve business goals, and explore the commercial, ethical and financial factors that affect brands.
Through lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and projects, you’ll develop the essential management, leadership, analytical and communication skills required to succeed in the fashion industry.
You will:
- Learn the leadership qualities and entrepreneurial skills needed to start your own fashion business
- Be assigned a personal industry mentor to work with throughout the course
- Develop the technical, research, creative and analytical skills needed for a business-focused role in the fashion retail industry
- Examine the rise of technology, sustainability and corporate social responsibility and how these affect the industry at all levels
- Learn about the diversity and complexity of the international fashion business and how to use data analytics in decision-making
- Understand how sustainability, corporate responsibility and technology affect the industry at a strategic and operational level
- Work on live projects set by our brand partners and complete work placements with our industry partners
- Complete a self-directed Personal Professional Project that allows you to demonstrate your skills and knowledge, and contextualise these in alignment with your career goals
Modules
Throughout the course you’ll develop the technical, analytical and creative skills needed for a career in fashion retail. You’ll learn through a mix of classes and lectures, individual study, creative projects and industry enrichment that is integrated throughout the course in the form of masterclasses, live projects, mentorship schemes and work placements.
Year One
The first year of study is focused on developing your understanding of the fashion business environment, leadership and management skills, such as analytical thinking, communication and effective research and data analysis. You’ll be introduced to the fundamentals of financial, social and environmental conditions in which businesses function, and explore product strategy and the fashion cycle.
Modules:
- Fashion Business Fundamentals – 40 Credits
- Leadership & Management – 40 Credits
- Product Strategy & Development – 40 Credits
- Study & Research Skills – 20 Credits
- The Fashion Industry – 20 Credits
- Consumer & Data Insights – 20 Credits
Year Two
In your second year of study, you’ll investigate microeconomic theory in relation to the fashion industry and explore concepts around scarcity and resource allocation. You’ll undertake an individualised project that allows you to showcase your professional knowledge and skills. For the live project, you’ll work with a brand and incorporate industry experience through a project focusing on brands and communication.
Modules:
- Strategic Business Planning & Finance – 40 Credits
- Personal Professional Project – 40 Credits
- Live Project & Industry Experience: Brand Development & Communication – 40 Credits
- Consumer Behaviour – 20 Credits
- Global Markets – 20 Credits
- Entrepreneurial Practice – 20 Credits
Course structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes.
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