This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
University of the Arts London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Explore the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers at all levels of the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, digitalisation and data analytics. What can you expect? BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising explores the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers in relation to all levels of the market from value-orientated retailers to luxury brands.
- Graduate destinations: Graduates of this course are highly employable; and have gained roles within the industry at companies such as Yoox, Net-a-Porter, Urban Outfitters, Burberry, ASOS, Selfridges, Liberty, Harrods, M&S, Harvey Nichols, Sweaty Betty, SKP, H&M and River Island.
- Creative strategy: Master the balance between creative vision and commercial strategy, learning to curate product assortments that align with market demand and consumer behaviour.
- Expert tutors: Learn from experienced professionals who have worked with leading global fashion businesses, offering valuable industry knowledge and mentoring.
- Industry connections: Build strong relationships with top fashion retailers and brands through exclusive collaborations, equipping you with key networking opportunities and insights with brands such as Net-a-Porter, Nobody's Child, Levis, Nike, Cos, H&M, Disney and ASOS.
- Textile institute associateship level accreditation: Students enjoy membership benefits and graduates can apply to join the Textile Institute as Graduate members.
How to apply
This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- 2F32
- Institution code:
- U65
- Campus name:
- London College of Fashion
- Campus code:
- F
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications are also considered.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £29990* | Year 1 |
| International | £29990* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
PLEASE NOTE the above fees are for entry in 2025. Tuition fees for the 2026/27 academic year have yet to be determined and may increase for new and continuing students. More information about tuition fees for entry in 2026/27 will be published in due course, with further information about tuition fees at UAL available on our website: https://www.arts.ac.uk/study-at-ual/fees-and-funding/tuition-fees/undergraduate-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of the Arts London
272 High Holborn
London
WC1V 7EY