Course summary
Why study this course? Study in one of the most talked-about cities for fashion, learning about current and future trends, fast fashion, sustainability, counterfeiting and consumption. But with a business focus. You’ll explore fashion from a business perspective and learn how to make strategic decisions to meet marketing goals. More about this course London is one of the world’s global hubs for fashion. The city has its own fashion week, is home to hundreds of designers, the UK’s fashion magazines and world-renowned fashion schools. It’s one of the best places to study and immerse yourself in fashion. This Fashion Marketing and Management master’s degree will investigate consumer behaviour, consumption, ethics in fashion and sustainability, among other trending topics. You’ll be taught about marketing theory and practice, learning about marketing tools such as social and digital advertising, Artificial Intelligence (AI), omni-channel communication, content marketing and multi-sensory marketing. Our lecturers bring the workplace to the classroom, teaching you the academic fundamentals as well as real life skills through key models, concepts and tools. We’ve designed this course to give graduates a broad understanding of the latest developments, contemporary issues and industry trends. This course is suitable if you’re looking to start out in the fashion business, or if you’re already in the industry and looking to progress into senior roles. At London Met, we place a huge emphasis on applying theory to practical scenarios and giving you the skills you need to succeed in the working world. It’s also possible for you to study a postgraduate diploma (PG Dip) or postgraduate certificate (PG Cert) version of this course. These qualifications don't hold the same academic weighting as a master’s degree, but can be looked at as more of a CPD style qualification for people already working in the fashion marketing industry. If you’d like to know more about the PG Dip or PG Cert versions of this course, please scroll to the ‘Other qualifications’ section of this page. Assessment You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods including coursework, reports, essays, case studies, examinations, presentations, portfolios, proposals and a business consultancy project.
Modules
Example modules include: Understanding Consumer Behaviour; Fashion Sales, Negotiations and Procurement; Contemporary Issues in Fashion and Sustainability; Digital Marketing and Social Media; Fashion Business Market Practice; Major Account Marketing Management; Retail Design, Buying and Merchandising.
Assessment method
You’ll be assessed through a variety of methods including coursework, reports, essays, case studies, examinations, presentations, portfolios, proposals and a business consultancy project.
Entry requirements
You'll be required to have: a minimum of a lower second-class (2.2) honours degree in a broadly related degree such as marketing, management, psychology, international business strategy (or equivalent international qualification); an IELTs score of 6.0 as standard. If your degree is outside of these subjects, please contact [email protected] for consideration. For mature applicants without a degree you may be considered on merit of 2+ years appropriate work experience and other professional development or professional qualifications. Applicants from more diverse backgrounds and/or work experience are encouraged to send their CV for consideration.
English language requirements
To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. For more information about English qualifications please see our English language requirements. If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.
More information about our English language requirements.
https://www.londonmet.ac.uk/international/applying/english-language-requirements/postgraduate/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £1700 | Module |
| Republic of Ireland | £1700 | Module |
| England | £1140 | Module |
| Northern Ireland | £1140 | Module |
| Scotland | £1140 | Module |
| Wales | £1140 | Module |
| EU | £1700 | Module |
| International | £1700 | Module |
Additional fee information
Please note, in addition to the tuition fee there may be additional costs for things like equipment, materials, printing, textbooks, trips or professional body fees. Additionally, there may be other activities that are not formally part of your course and not required to complete your course, but which you may find helpful (for example, optional field trips). The costs of these are additional to your tuition fee and the fees set out above and will be notified when the activity is being arranged.
Provider information
London Metropolitan University
Admissions Office
166-220 Holloway Road
City of London
N7 8DB