Course overview
The business side of fashion – brands, buying, marketing and retail – awarded by UCA and taught at LCCA.
You can usually start in Year 1, or take a four-year route with an integrated Foundation Year — a supported first year for students without traditional entry qualifications or returning to study after a break.
What you’ll study
Typical topics include:
- Fashion marketing
- Brand management
- Buying and merchandising
- Fashion communication
- Retail and e-commerce
Exact modules vary by institution — your adviser will share the full module list for the place you choose.
Entry requirements
- Year 1: a full UK Level 3 qualification (such as A-levels, a BTEC or an Access course) or an overseas equivalent
- Foundation Year: no traditional entry grades needed — GCSEs, work experience and your personal statement are considered
- Mature applicants (21+): a CV with relevant UK work experience can be accepted
- An admissions assessment (writing, reading and a speaking interview)
- Home students: a Student Finance England account you can log in to at interview
- A portfolio or audition may be requested
Career paths
- Fashion marketing executive
- Buyer or merchandiser
- Brand coordinator
- Retail manager
How UEC helps
Our advisers are free for students. We check your eligibility, compare the institutions offering this course, help with your application, assessment and interview, and guide you through Student Finance.
