Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Fashion with Foundation
Define your signature style and learn how to transform concepts into collections that make...
Our innovative BA (Hons) Fashion Management and Marketing degree equips you with the business knowledge and industry insight to thrive in the fast-paced world of fashion.
You’ll gain expertise in fashion buying, merchandising, forecasting, marketing, branding, PR and management strategy, while also developing the presentation, pitching and communication skills that today’s industry demands. With a strong focus on real-world practice, you’ll work on live briefs and projects that connect you directly to current industry challenges.
Taught by tutors with active industry experience and links to leading professionals, your learning will always be grounded in the latest trends and developments. By graduation, you’ll have the confidence, adaptability and skills to pursue a range of career paths in fashion, from marketing management and brand strategy to public relations, event planning, merchandising and digital fashion marketing.
If you don’t yet meet the entry requirements, you can still join through our Foundation in Design and Creative Business (Level 3) before progressing onto the full BA.
*We regularly carry out periodic reviews of all our programmes. This is to ensure they continue to meet industry best practice and the highest academic standards. The next review is taking place in 2026 and therefore modules and course names may be subject to change.
FOUNDATION (YEAR 0) DESIGN & CREATIVE BUSINESS
This 30-week course is designed to equip you with the academic skills and subject knowledge needed to progress on to study at undergraduate level. You’ll develop a unique portfolio of work throughout the course, helping you to progress onto a degree in any creative subject.
Stage 1
The first stage covers the key areas related to your degree programme and will focus on either creative design or business. You’ll learn the theoretical knowledge and debates surrounding these disciplines and the historical and international contexts which underpin them. You will also begin to build the foundations for studying at degree level.
Stage 2
This stage builds on the key research, analytical and reflective skills built in Stage 1. You will also have the opportunity to explore specialist areas of study and focus on your chosen path within the creative arts or business.
Stage 3
You’ll undertake a self-directed, specialist project which will synthesise and conclude your newly learned knowledge. The Final Major Project consists of three units which include advanced language and study skills needed for progression onto an LCCA design or creative business undergraduate degree.
A degree in Fashion Management and Marketing gives you the creative and technical skills to step into a variety of roles across the industry. With your portfolio and experience, you’ll be ready to pursue positions such as: