Fashion Management, BA (Hons), with industry placement

This course integrates fashion passion with business management, covering the full fashion supply chain from design and sourcing to marketing and consumer promotion. With strong ties to global fashion networks, students gain comprehensive knowledge of industry processes, including product development, commercial strategies, and sustainable practices. A year-long placement option in the third year provides hands-on experience with brands like ASOS and Nike, enhancing skills in decision-making and communication for international careers.Key assessments involve coursework and exams, with the final grade based on year-three work. Graduates enter fields such as buying, marketing, and supply chain roles, supported by facilities, guest lectures, and opportunities for exchanges in places like New York. Modules span fashion industry basics, global sourcing, and entrepreneurship, fostering creativity and professional growth.

[Year One]

• Fashion Industry (40 credit points, full year)

• Product Development (60 credit points, full year)

• Brand Me (20 credit points, full year)

[Year Two]

• 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:

he Art of the Video Interview Publishing: Experimental Formats Telling Stories Fashion Product Marketing Ethical Design Storyboarding Responding to the Visual World Motion Graphics [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]

• Professional Development (20 credit points, full year)

- Fashion Business and Entrepreneurship (100 credit points, full year)