Program Overview

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Overview

Course Overview

The Fashion Management course provides students with an opportunity to focus on management theory as well as the textiles science and technology context of the fashion industry. It addresses contemporary management concepts stemming from changing organisational structures, complex environmental conditions, new technological developments and increasingly diverse work practices.

Entry Requirements

A-level

• AAB in three academic subjects.
• Practical skills are a crucial part of science education and therefore there will be a requirement to pass the practical element of any science A Level taken.
• Please check for specific GCSE/IGCSE subject entry requirements below.

A-level Contextual Offer

• ABB from three academic subjects.
• Contextual offers are available for applicants who:
  • live in the UK and will be under the age of 21 on 1 September of the year they will start their course;
  • live in an area of disadvantage or with low progression into higher education;
  • have attended a UK school or college for their GCSEs or A-levels (or equivalent qualifications) that has performed below the national average over multiple years.

UK Refugee/Care-Experienced Offer

• BBB in three academic subjects.
• UK refugee/care-experienced offers are available for applicants who:
  • have been looked after in care for more than three months;
  • have been granted refugee status by the UK government or have been issued a UK visa under one of the Ukrainian schemes (Homes for Ukraine, Ukraine Family Scheme or Ukraine Extension Scheme).

International Baccalaureate

• 35 points overall with 6,6,5 in three subjects at Higher Level.
• We will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL.

GCSE/IGCSE

• Applicants must demonstrate a broad general education including acceptable levels of literacy and numeracy, equivalent to at least Grade C/4 in GCSE/IGCSE English Language, Mathematics and Science.
• GCSE/iGCSE English Literature will not be accepted in lieu of GCSE/IGCSE English Language.

Other Entry Requirements

• Other entry requirements exist for this course. You may view these by selecting from the list below.
• Select other entry requirements:
  • Scottish requirements
  • Welsh Baccalaureate
  • Foundation year
  • Pearson BTEC qualifications
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications
  • Access to HE Diploma
  • T Level
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

Fees and Funding

Fees

• Fees for entry in 2026 have not yet been set. For entry in 2025 the tuition fees were £9,535 per annum for home students, and are expected to increase slightly for 2026 entry.

Policy on Additional Costs

• All students should normally be able to complete their programme of study without incurring additional study costs over and above the tuition fee for that programme.
• Any unavoidable additional compulsory costs totalling more than 1% of the annual home undergraduate fee per annum, regardless of whether the programme in question is undergraduate or postgraduate taught, will be made clear to you at the point of application.

Scholarships/Sponsorships

• The University of Manchester is committed to attracting and supporting the very best students.
• We have a focus on nurturing talent and ability and we want to make sure that you have the opportunity to study here, regardless of your financial circumstances.

Application and Selection

How to Apply

• Apply through UCAS.

Advice to Applicants

• Factors contributing to a successful application include:
  • past academic performance;
  • predicted academic performance;
  • enthusiasm for, and realistic grasp of, chosen degree programme;
  • evidence of interpersonal skills and non-academic interests/achievements.

Home-Schooled Applicants

• If you are a student who has followed a non-standard educational route, e.g. you have been educated at home; your application will be considered against the standard entry criteria of the course for which you are applying.

Non-Standard Educational Routes

• Mature applicants who are returning to studies after a break from formal education will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Course Details

Course Description

• The Fashion Management course provides students with an opportunity to focus on management theory as well as the textiles science and technology context of the fashion industry.

Special Features

• Students may apply to extend this degree to four years, and spend their third year either on industrial experience or studying abroad.
• For study abroad, exchange partners are offered through the Erasmus Exchange scheme in Europe and the Worldwide Exchange scheme.

Teaching and Learning

• If you choose to study textiles at Manchester you will enjoy great facilities.
• Our laboratories include textile chemistry, materials testing, manufacturing technology, information technology and computer aided design.

Coursework and Assessment

• Assessment is normally by a mixture of traditional written examination and coursework which includes laboratory reports and practical projects.

Course Content for Year 1

• The first year establishes the fundamentals in fashion business, textile science and technology through the core units of Introduction to Fashion, Introduction to Management, Introduction to Marketing and Retail and Design Management and the core textile science units where students are introduced to fibres, materials, fabrics and textile production processes.

Course Units for Year 1

• Raw Materials for Fashion
• Fashion Buying
• Fashion Marketing
• Fashion Function and Aesthetics
• Garment Technology
• Management and the Apparel Pipeline

Course Content for Year 2

• The second year builds on the principles introduced in the first year by exploring specific aspects of management and marketing in depth with subjects such as product development, branding and textile technology.

Course Units for Year 2

• Garment Production Technology
• Fashion Business & Analysis
• Fashion Product Development
• Fashion Management
• Operations Management
• Buying Communication
• Digital Branding
• Fashion Brand Promotion
• The In-Store Environment
• Circular Design and Make
• International Business
• Sustainable Approaches to Fashion Business
• Fabric Structures & Colouration

Course Content for Year 3

• The final year provides an opportunity to consolidate and extend specialist knowledge in areas of management studied in previous years.

Course Units for Year 3

• Strategic Management
• Business Ethics Sustainability & CSR
• Fashion Business in the Digital Age
• Business Project
• Fashion Project
• Technology Project
• Language, Mind and Brain
• Leadership in Action Online Unit
• Visualising Information: Uses and Abuses of Data
• Crisis of Nature: Issues in Environmental History
• Introduction to Sport Business: Innovation, Marketing Strategy & Sustainability
• Science, Technology and Democracy
• Climate Change and Society

Careers

Career Opportunities

• Our graduates leave Manchester with the knowledge, specialist skills and professional attributes applicable for careers within this incredibly diverse and fast-evolving industry, including ethical sourcing, sustainability, brand and operations management, buying and merchandising, garment technology, marketing, technological innovation, and diversity and inclusion.

Accrediting Organisations

• This course is accredited by The Textile Institute and The Chartered Institute of Marketing.

Industry Collaborations

• Our Made in Manchester industry insights series allows students to engage with a range of fashion and related brands and organisations.

Placement Support

• We can help you find exciting placement and internship opportunities and support you through the application process.

Careers Service

• We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation, that's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation.