Program Overview

Fashion Management BA (Hons)

The Fashion Management BA (Hons) course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the fashion industry, from design concepts to market trends. The course covers various aspects of fashion management, including fashion buying, merchandising, and marketing.

Course Details

• UCAS code: 4J38 (full-time), JW42 (sandwich)
• Level of study: Undergraduate
• Typical offer: 104 - 112 UCAS tariff points
• Start date: September 2026
• Duration: 3 / 4 year(s)
• Attendance: Full-time, Placement year
• Course delivery: On-campus (City Campus)

Course Structure

The course is structured to provide students with a broad understanding of the fashion industry, as well as specialized knowledge in specific areas. The course includes core modules, optional modules, and a final major project.

Core Modules

• Product and Textile Innovation: This module introduces students to the essential knowledge of fashion product development, exploring innovation in materials and manufacturing processes.
• Creative Entrepreneurship and Professional Practice: This module focuses on the key employability skills required to succeed in the global fashion environment, including creative entrepreneurial skills and professional practice.
• Global Fashion Business and Marketing: This module provides a comprehensive understanding of the global fashion industry, covering topics such as consumer behavior, market insights, and product marketing.

Optional Modules

• Responding to the Visual World: This module explores how photography can respond to the world around us, experimenting with analogue and digital techniques.
• Digital Marketing and Communication: This module analyzes digital brand experiences, experimenting with new technologies and developing concept proposals with prototype designs.
• Creative Live Event Production: This module introduces students to the key themes within creative live event production, including creating concepts, pitch decks, and technical considerations.

Placement Year Routes

The course offers an optional placement year, providing students with the opportunity to gain industry experience and apply their knowledge in a real-world setting.

Entry Requirements

• UK students: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications
• International students: 112 UCAS Tariff points from up to four qualifications, with additional requirements for English language proficiency

Fees and Funding

• UK students: Ł9,790 per year, with a reduced fee of Ł1,905 for the placement year
• International students: Ł18,700 per year, with a reduced fee of Ł1,905 for the placement year

Careers and Employability

The course provides students with the skills and knowledge required to succeed in the fashion industry, with opportunities for placement years, internships, and graduate schemes. Graduates have gone on to work in various roles, including merchandising, marketing, and buying.

Campus and Facilities

The course is based at the City Campus, with access to state-of-the-art facilities, including studios, labs, and Mac suites. The campus is located in the heart of Nottingham, with easy access to the city's cultural and social amenities.