Fashion Management
UCAS Code: JW42
Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
120 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels
Pass your Access course with 60 credits overall with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE English grade C/4 or equivalent. GCSE Maths grade C/4 or GCSE Science grade C/4 or equivalent
120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Diploma and one A-level or equivalent qualification
120 UCAS Tariff points from your BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate and two A-levels or equivalent qualifications
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
About this course
Combine your interest in the manufacturing process of fashion with business management skills. This degree focuses on the management of the entire fashion chain, from design development and product sourcing; to manufacturing, sales and marketing; to the end consumer. You’ll gain a commercial understanding of fibres, yarns, fabrics, the garment construction processes and the whole textile chain including marketing to the consumer.
To give you exposure of current practices within industry, you’ll work on live projects with brands such as John Lewis and Boden and will benefit from guest lectures with professionals from companies such as Boohoo, ASOS, Tommy Hilfiger and newer innovative entrepreneurs. This is supplemented with relevant industry visits such as trade shows, head office, factories and exhibitions.
Showcase your work at our Student Showcase, with the opportunity to take part in Graduate Fashion Week and International exchanges. This course attracts students from around the world, offering you a dynamic experience reflective of the working environment.
You don’t need to have a background in art, design or fashion, or have a creative portfolio to apply for this course.
**Assessment**
Assessment is by coursework and an exam. You will be assessed at the end of each module and awarded a grade. Your final degree mark will be based 100% on your final year work.
**Employability**
Employability for this course is excellent, with 96% of students who took a year-long work placement going on to employment or further study within six months of graduating (DLHE survey 2016/17).
Graduates go into exciting fields such as buying and merchandising, marketing and PR, eCommerce, supply chain management, product development, garment and fabric technology and global sourcing. Recent graduate destinations include ASOS, Dunelm, Mulberry, Ted Baker, River Island and Superdry, Boohoo, Lacoste, H&M, Levi, Pretty Little Thing, and Alexander McQueen.
Modules
[Year One]
Fashion and Textiles Product (60 credit points)
You’ll learn about all aspects of garment and fabric technology and gain a practical understanding of how garments are constructed.
Fashion Management and Marketing (40 credit points)
Learn about the procedures involved with the design, production and retail of fashion, and the roles of the key people who manage these processes.
Design and Visual Communication (20 credit points)
Gain an understanding of how fashion trends and forecasting translate to the commercial fashion environment, researching the influence of luxury designers and brands and how these impact on mainstream fashion.
[Year Two]
Fashion Buying and Merchandising (40 credit points)
Develop the principles of fashion buying and merchandising in the context of today’s rapidly changing retail environment. Looking at international retail opportunities and range building and management techniques for in-store and online.
Management and Employment (20 credit points, first half of year)
You will learn about the key management theories in relation to employability, personal and professional attributes, skills and individual development for employment in the fashion and textiles industry.
Fashion Marketing and Communication (20 credit points, first half of year)
Explore marketing and promotional strategy in the context of the fashion industry.
Product Technology (20 credit points, second half of year)
Develop your understanding of the quality and ‘fit for purpose’ of fashion garments and related products, exploring issues such as sizing and fit, safety standards for clothing, and legislation in the retail industry.
Research Project (20 credit points, second half of year)
This module is designed to prepare you for your final year dissertation. Develop academic research and communication skills with the opportunity to personalise your topic area by integrating and exploring the learning and knowledge gained from your previous experiences.
[Year Three]
Optional Placement Year
The placement year will give you the chance to experience the commercial world first-hand. You can work with one or more companies in the UK or overseas. Many students say a placement year really boosts their confidence, and helps their final year studies and graduate employability. Some placements even lead to graduate job offers. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain an extra qualification – a certificate or diploma in professional practice.
[Final Year]
Dissertation (60 credit points)
Building on your research project skills complete an investigative study into a subject of your choice relating to the global fashion arena. You’ll negotiate your chosen research subject with your personal tutor and produce a research methodology report, a presentation, and a written dissertation.
Fashion Management (60 credit points)
Developing intrapreneurship, creativity and commercial awareness in the context of the fashion arena. Learn to evaluate fashion organisations and how they strategically operate and innovate.
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