Program Overview

Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) BA (Hons)

Overview

This course is available in Clearing for 2025 entry.

Study Options

• Full-Time (BA) at Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

Level

• Undergraduate

UCAS Code

• W235

UCAS Points

• 112

Start Date

• Sept 2025, Sept 2026

Duration

• 2 years

Location

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester

UK Fees

• £11,400 per year (2025/26)

International Fees

• N/A

Course Leader

• Patricia Hall

Course Summary

We deliver 21st-century learning for the 21st-century fashion industry. With 75% online and 25% face-to-face learning, our course mirrors the current and future working environment of the fashion communication marketing industry.

What You'll Study

Trimester 1 & 2

• It's Fashion, Darling!: Introduced to the fascinating world of fashion and its communication methods, covering the fundamentals of the industry.
• Fashion Brand X: Introduced to the Industry Brief. Students' investigations will be focused directly at consumer marketing, both traditional and virtual.

Trimester 3 & 4

• Influence Me!: Explore new social media conversations and examine storytelling and brand influencers, with guidance from industry mentors.
• Planet 204 Creative Agency: Offers students a variety of work placement opportunities, working within the "Planet 204 AGENCY" an industry-simulated environment.

Trimester 5 & 6

• It's ALL About Me!: Personal and professional development and critical reflection are embedded throughout the course, focusing on the development and building of a professional personal brand identity.
• Marketing Me: It's a Wrap!: Students are asked to further interrogate a final Fashion sector outcome, exploring current industry practices and evolving marketing techniques.

How You'll Learn

• 75% of the course is taught online, utilising online platforms to facilitate learning, communication, collaboration, and sharing of content.
• 25% of the course is taught face-to-face, providing access to specialist facilities and resources.
• Each week consists of nine hours of focused timetabled activities, with a further 30 hours of guided independent activities.
• Assessment is based on coursework, including written/spoken, visual, and both individual and group work.

Beyond the Classroom

• You will undertake one or more industry-relevant placements, giving you the opportunity to apply your knowledge in an industry context, gaining experience of contemporary working practices.
• THE NEST: Your Virtual Incubator! A year of unmatched support, providing access to software and facilities, all at your disposal for an entire year post-degree.

Entry Requirements

• Home Students:
  • UCAS points: 112 points
  • GCE A Level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC
  • BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM
  • International Baccalaureate: 28 points
  • Irish/Scottish Highers: Irish Highers - H3 H3 H3 H3 H4 Scottish Highers - BBBB
  • Access requirements: 45 credits at level 3, of which 30 must be at Merit or above
  • T Level: Merit
  • OCR Cambridge Technicals: OCR Extended Diploma: DMM

Fees and Funding

• Home Students: £11,400 per year (2025/26)
• Additional Costs:
  • Books, printing, photocopying, educational stationery, and related materials
  • Specialist clothing, travel to placements, optional field trips, and software
  • Accommodation, food, travel, and bills (if living away from home)

Where You'll Study

• Creative Campus, Kingsway, Chester
• Join our Creative Community, with opportunities for collaboration between artists, designers, writers, producers, and performers.
• Connect with Experts, with an excellent student-to-staff ratio and links with influential figures and organisations.
• Access Specialist Studio and Workshop Spaces, including art and photography studios, sound and video editing suites, and more.

Your Future Career

• Job Prospects: Develop career paths to a wide range of fashion-related communication marketing roles.
• Progression options: Digital Marketing MSc, Marketing Management MSc
• Careers service: Access to part-time jobs, extra-curricular employability-enhancing workshops, and one-to-one help with career planning.