Course summary
The International Luxury Business is a specialist programme that will introduce you to luxury brands, strategic and business models specific to the luxury industry. The programme offers students from varied backgrounds and disciplines the opportunity to be introduced to the luxury industry at postgraduate level, utilising and honing your existing transferable skills whilst attaining valuable knowledge in line with your career aspirations to work in the luxury industry. Programme Aims The core aim of the programme is to provide opportunities for you to become effective practitioners in luxury business and communication, to be able to understand the business models and communication channels used by luxury brands and the ways in which those business models and communication channels can be utilised most creatively and effectively by implementing effective strategic solutions. The programme aims to ensure that on completion of the course you are able to demonstrate: Critical awareness of current issues and developments in the luxury industries The effective application of critical thinking skills Knowledge and understanding of professional and business responsibility, integrity and ethics The ability to reflect on your own progress as a learner and professional practitioner The objective is to support an effective transition from study to employment, clearly connecting theoretical topics and academic study to contemporary industry practice. You will become familiar with life-long learning approaches that will allow you to continue to advance your knowledge and understanding and develop new skills to a high level after graduation. The programme will combine independent research with taught academic content and talks/masterclasses from leading industry professionals. Technical support will be provided to support and develop skills in Adobe creative suite, enhancing the creative communication and exchange of ideas.
Modules
Term 1 Brand Communication & Marketing Strategy / Critical Research: understanding Audiences Term 2 The Business of Luxury / Critical Research: understanding Audiences Term 3 Luxury Innovation & Futures: Live Luxury Project / Final Masters Project Term 4 Final Masters Project
Assessment method
Projects and assignments.
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
International applicants
International applicants should hold qualifications equivalent to an international undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a 2.2 classification (or a 2.7 GPA) or above in a related subject. If you have any questions about academic entry qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected]. International applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in English at CEFR Level B2. Test result certificates must accompany applications and are required for all international students (EU included). You can meet this requirement through a range of qualifications, including school qualifications, English language tests, pre-sessional/English Foundation programmes, and Secure English Language Tests (SLTs). Below, please find the minimum required scores for our most commonly submitted English Language assessments: IELTS Academic: 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each component TOEFL (IBT): 72 overall, with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Writing, 17 in Listening, and 20 in Speaking Pearson (PTE) Academic: 59 overall and in all components Please contact the Admissions Team for guidance if you are planning to take (or have completed) another test. For a full list of accepted school qualifications and English language tests, please Admissions Team at [email protected]. Full information can be found on our International Students webpage: https://www.voguecollege.com/campus/london/international-students-london-resources/
Entry requirements
UK applicants should ideally hold an undergraduate degree at a 2.2 classification or above in a related subject. However, applicants with an undergraduate degree in an unrelated subject who can demonstrate a commitment to and an understanding of the course subject are strongly encouraged to apply. International applicants should hold qualifications equivalent to an international undergraduate degree that is equivalent to a 2.2 classification (or a 2.7 GPA) or above in a related subject. If you have any questions about academic entry qualifications, please contact the Admissions Team at [email protected].
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £24950 | Whole course |
| England | £24950 | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £24950 | Whole course |
| Scotland | £24950 | Whole course |
| Wales | £24950 | Whole course |
| Channel Islands | £24950 | Whole course |
| EU | £34950 | Whole course |
| International | £34950 | Whole course |
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
For guidance on the cost of living in London, please refer to our Living in London page https://www.voguecollege.com/campus/london/living-in-london/. Accommodation information can be found on our Accommodation page https://www.voguecollege.com/campus/london/accommodations/. A study trip abroad in year one is optional and not included in the course fee. Details on costs are provided at the start of the course, with estimated expenses listed on the Living in London page.
Sponsorship information
Chevening and merit scholarships.
Provider information
Vogue College of Fashion
31 Bedford Square
London
WC1B 3EE