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Fashion Buying and Brand Management (with Foundation Year) at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS

Course summary

This exciting fashion management degree in London, UK, encourages creative flair whilst also developing your business nous, including problem-solving, organisational, planning, promotional and fashion management skills. This is a 4-year degree which includes a preparatory first year as part of the BA Fashion Buying and Brand Management course. This 4-year option will suit you if you want more time to develop your skillset before starting year one of your undergraduate degree or if you do not fulfil the entry requirements of the 3-year course. Developed with input from industry experts, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the industry and prepares you for a wide range of roles - from trend forecasting and buying, to marketing and sustainability positions. You'll acquire the practical and creative expertise needed to visualize a range, promote a brand, generate a professional report, and pitch ideas using tools like Adobe Suite, Clo3D, SketchUp, and online fashion resources. You'll also gain a robust knowledge of the systems and processes required to build, manage, market, and grow a fashion or lifestyle business in an increasingly competitive marketplace. Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on networking with industry professionals and learning through practical workshops, live industry briefs, and behind-the-scenes visits to manufacturers, trade shows, and retailers. You'll graduate with transferable skills in critical thinking, research, and presentation, and experience collaborating with relevant courses to simulate a real-life workplace. This unique course is delivered by industry-experienced tutors and offers the opportunity to realize your dream career or entrepreneurial ambitions. Why study this course?

  • Teachers are all industry professionals
  • Develop the mindset and skill set needed to succeed in a competitive industry
  • Encourages creative flair while also developing your business skills
  • Gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in industry – learn to add value from day one
  • Develop your presentation skills to pitch yourself or projects successfully.
Career pathways Graduates can find work in roles such as fashion buyer, merchandising, brand manager, trend forecasting, digital communications, e-commerce manager, sustainability and sourcing, marketing manager and entrepreneur/business owner. For more information, please visit our website.

Modules

You'll explore trend forecasting, consumer profiling and identification, market research, fashion buying and product development, merchandising, visual merchandising, manufacturing and sustainability, business planning, brand management and marketing. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.

Assessment method

You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including written and verbal presentations, peer assessment, and external reviews. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
560F
Institution code:
R06
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Foundation

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements


Student Outcomes

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79%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
84%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £17000 Year 1
International £17000 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.

Provider information

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Our COVID-19 information

Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW


Clearing contact details

Ravensbourne Clearing Contacts

020 3040 3991

Course Clearing information

Additional information

Clearing places are still available and it's really easy to apply. To apply, please call our clearing hotline on 020 3040 3991, or complete our online application form.


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Admissions

020 3040 3998

Fashion Buying and Brand Management (with Foundation Year) at Ravensbourne University London - UCAS