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Fashion Management and Communication

Entry requirements


Access to HE Diploma

M:15

An Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2. At least 15 level 3 credits must be at merit grade or above, in an Art, Design or Media related programme along with study in social science or business from a QAA-recognised Access to HE course, or an equivalent Access to HE certificate

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English Language or literature at grade C or 4 or equivalent.

UCAS Tariff

112-120

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications (to include a relevant subject, such as Art, Design and Technology, Textiles or Graphics For example: BBC-BBB at A Level, DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma, Merit overall from a T level qualification, or a combination of qualifications (which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies).

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About this course


This course has alternative study modes. Contact the university to find out how the information below might vary.

Course option

3years

Full-time | 2024

Other options

4 years | Sandwich | 2024

Subjects

Fashion

Graphic design

**Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information.**

**Course summary:**

- Learn how to influence the world of fashion through app design, publications, branding, events and experiential campaigns

- Explore innovative technologies and how to communicate fashion, artefacts and brand messages

- Create a unique portfolio and participate in industry-recognised events that get seen by industry leaders

- Join a hub of artists, designers and makers who thrive in our extensive workshops and state-of-the-art facilities

This course prepares you for an exciting career in the global fashion industry. Graduates of this course are ready to explore exciting careers in styling, trend forecasting, marketing, public relations, brand communications, and content creation.

**How you learn**

Our courses are designed with key principles of engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing a supportive environment where you can thrive.

Based in our bespoke studios, workshops, and digital spaces, you’ll become part of a dynamic and collaborative learning community. Together, you’ll undertake creative adventures, explore possibilities, and challenge conventions.

Through our teaching, we help you unlock your potential to contribute as a creative thinker and doer and apply your knowledge to industry, culture, society, and life systems.

**Key themes**

The course promotes a new sense of awareness for the future of the industry by carefully curating the journey of fashion from concept to communication.

We champion diversity and awareness in fashion through subjects such as sustainability, sociocultural heritage, community engagement, and the positive representation of race, gender and sexuality.

During the course, you'll be introduced to a variety of practical industry tasks, activities and scenarios led by course tutors, technicians, fashion brands and agencies. You’ll be able to explore a wide range of pathways within styling, marketing and trend.

You will develop your communication skills using software and creative media, and techniques including digital graphic design and print, photography, moving image and interactive media. You'll also develop your management skills by directing projects and learning marketing strategies which can be applied to new fashion trends and consumer experiences.

**Applied learning**

**Work placements**

You’ll have the opportunity to undertake a year-long work placement (25 weeks minimum) or multiple placements before your final year. This gives you valuable work experience to prepare you for your future career and allows you to graduate with an Applied Professional Diploma to add to your CV.

Previous students have worked with Dazed Media, SHOWstudio, Nike, Hugo Boss and Urban Outfitters. You may also be able to work or study abroad with the possibility of funding through the Turing Scheme.

**Field trips**

In each year of your course, you’ll have the opportunity to go on study trips in the UK and abroad. These could include workshops, design conferences or visits to practitioners’ studios, museums and special collections.

There’s also the option to enhance your studies further with our optional field trips. Previous trips have included exclusive, behind-the-scenes invitations to the headquarters of Dazed Media, WGSN, Gucci and Marc Jacobs – as well as visiting leading fashion, communication and design museums.

Students can also apply for funding through the Turing Scheme to support a study exchange or placement outside of the UK.

**Networking**

You'll be able to participate in industry-recognised events and engagements with Graduate Fashion Week and the British Fashion Council, giving you the opportunity to build your own network in the world of fashion.

Modules

Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.

You will be able to complete a placement year as part of this course. See the modules table below for further information.

**Year 1**

**Compulsory modules**

Marketing Concepts: Analysing Brands And Strategies.
Visual Methodologies: The Principles Of Communicating Fashion

**Year 2**

**Compulsory modules**

Fashion Forecasting: Trends In Fashion And Lifestyle.
Future Now: Collaboration In Action
Industry Engagement: Innovating For Success

**Year 3**

**Optional modules**

Placement Year

**Final year**

**Compulsory modules**

Contemporary Practice: Exploring Critical Content.
Professional Identity: Creating A Professional Portfolio.

Assessment methods

Coursework

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
EU
£16,655
per year
International
£16,655
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Republic of Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

Extra funding

Scholarships, discounts and bursaries may be available to students who study this course.

The Uni


Course location:

Sheffield Hallam University

Department:

College of Social Sciences and Arts

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

86%
Fashion
86%
Graphic design

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Design studies

Teaching and learning

89%
Staff make the subject interesting
89%
Staff are good at explaining things
89%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
86%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

83%
Library resources
85%
IT resources
88%
Course specific equipment and facilities
77%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

97%
UK students
3%
International students
5%
Male students
95%
Female students
63%
2:1 or above
10%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

B
D
B

After graduation


The stats in this section relate to the general subject area/s at this university – not this specific course. We show this where there isn't enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Design studies

What are graduates doing after six months?

This is what graduates told us they were doing (and earning), shortly after completing their course. We've crunched the numbers to show you if these immediate prospects are high, medium or low, compared to those studying this subject/s at other universities.

£19,000
med
Average annual salary
92%
med
Employed or in further education
45%
low
Employed in a role where degree was essential or beneficial

Top job areas of graduates

47%
Design occupations
11%
Sales assistants and retail cashiers
6%
Other elementary services occupations

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Design studies

The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.

£16k

£16k

£19k

£19k

£23k

£23k

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.

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