Fashion Management, BA (Hons)

This course integrates fashion enthusiasm with business management, covering the full fashion supply chain—from design and sourcing to merchandising, sales, marketing, and consumer promotion. With access to a global network of fashion and textile organizations, students gain comprehensive knowledge of industry processes, preparing them for careers in fashion management. An optional year-long work placement in the third year offers practical experience, while developing skills in business decision-making and global communication.Key features include in-depth learning of fibres, fabrics, and commercial strategies; opportunities for live projects with brands like John Lewis and ASOS; guest lectures from industry professionals; international exchanges; and study trips. Graduates pursue roles in buying, merchandising, marketing, and supply chain management at companies such as ASOS, Burberry, and Cotton On, fostering a dynamic, international learning environment. Modules span global business, product development, and sustainability, with assessments focusing on coursework and practical projects.

[Year One]

• Global Fashion Business (40 credit points, full year)

• Product Development (60 credit points, full year)

• Marketing Brand Me (20 credit points, full year)

• Buying, Merchandising and Product Management (40 credit points, first half of the year)

• Global Sourcing and Sustainability (40 credit points, second half of the year)

• Co Lab: Research, Exploration and Risk-taking (20 credit points, second half of the year)

• Optional module: You will also choose one 20-credit module from:

• Ethical Design (online and in person)

• Digital Marketing and Communication

• Responding to the Visual World

• Creative Entrepreneurship

• Introduction to 3D Virtual Clothing & Product Design

• Creative Live Event Production

• Web3 & Creative Autonomy

• Beauty Industry: Innovation to Impact

• Professional Development (20 credit points, full year)