This is a degree which is jointly delivered by experts in fashion, marketing, photography, digital communications and specialist software. Academics are from both the Faculty of Business and Law and the Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology dependent on the specifics of the module being taught.

You will study a combination of modules dependent on your desired career destination. The programme has a core of activity with optional pathways towards either a more business, marketing-based career or more visual promotions and communications route. Personal Tutors from both fashion and marketing expertise will work with you to assist in deciding on the desired route and specialism for your second and third year.

Optional Work Placement Year

You are encouraged to undertake a year-long placement in between Stages Two and Three of study. If you meet the entry criteria, and choose to take up a placement year you will find it an invaluable experience that helps you to apply your learning in your final year and prepares you for your career. We offer a lot of support in helping you to find a placement, which can be in the UK or overseas.

You may start your degree without a fixed idea of the career path you wish to follow. This course is designed to provide lots of exposure to the hugely varied and exciting career options within the fashion industry then assist you to become ‘work ready’ and experienced enough to effectively launch your career upon graduation.

Career destinations are wide and varied as the programme is designed to enhance transferrable skills whilst preparing you for operating in an increasingly digital environment. The specialist routes enable you to make more informed career choices as you progress through the course.

You will build skills and experience to develop careers within Social media, Digital fashion, Content creation, Trend researcher, Fashion lifestyle/product stylist, Visual merchandiser, Multi-media promotion, Fashion catwalk producer, Fashion promotion, Fashion buyer, Fashion blogger/vlogger.

Careers can be in a variety of product categories: Apparel, Accessories, Footwear and Leather, Lifestyle, Cosmetics, Fragrance and Beauty.