28Jun
Undergraduate This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.
This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
This one year Fashion Management Top-Up programme prepares students to study contemporary issues in a range of fashion management related subjects, where you will learn the key skills needed to pursue a career in this dynamic and exciting industry. Realise your creative and individual potential within Fashion Management and learn the key skills needed to pursue a career in this dynamic and exciting industry. This top-up programme is designed for Level 5 students who have completed education to an HND level (Level 5) in the UK or hold an international equivalent qualification in an Art & Design or Business subject, wishing to gain a BA (Honours) qualification in Fashion Management in one year. The focus of the programme is on fashion business and management, and you will learn about fashion buying, marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship to equip you with a thorough understanding of the product development management process from product conception to point of sale. The curriculum concludes with an individual industry-focused major research project, with the flexibility to tailor your project towards either Marketing, Management, Buying or Trend in order to pursue your own area of interest. Completing this programme will give you the chance to progress to the Fashion Management with Marketing MA at DMU, gaining two degrees in two years.
- Understand the key elements of fashion business and management including product innovation, intellectual property law, business planning and entrepreneurship.
- Develop key buying skills such as range planning, range building, negotiation and range analysis to produce a profitable and commercial fashion range.
- Explore contemporary issues within the global fashion market place including consumer behaviour, segmentation, online and off-line fashion promotion.
- Develop entrepreneurial skills and learn how to write your own business plan for a product or business idea, considering marketing strategies, launching the product and financial forecasting.
- Our strong links with industry provide opportunities including guest lectures, work experience, placements and live projects.
Modules
- Fashion Marketing
- Fashion Buying Management
- Fashion Business
- Research Project
Assessment method
Structure You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, guest lectures, practical workshops, group work, self-directed study and site visits. Assessment is through coursework including presentations, essays and reports. There are regular tutorials and reviews which allow you to reflect and develop your work ready for your final research project at the end of the year. Contact hours You will normally attend around 12 hours of timetabled taught sessions (lectures and tutorials) each week, and we expect you to undertake at least 25 further hours of independent study to complete project work and research.
How to apply
29Jan
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:
- W236
- Institution code:
- D26
- Campus name:
- Leicester Campus
- Campus code:
- Y
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
This is a top-up programme available to students who have already completed a: • Year two (Level 5) of a Fashion, Textiles or Business - related degree course; or • HND course in Fashion, Textiles or Business; or • Foundation degree in a related Fashion or Textiles discipline We welcome applications from Mature students with non-standard qualifications, providing they have relevant experience to complement their qualifications
English language requirements
If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band, or equivalent when you start the course is essential.
Student Outcomes
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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 | £16250 | Year 1 |
| International | £16250 | 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
*subject to the government, as is expected, passing legislation to formalise the increase
Please note that fees for subsequent years of study for continuing students are subject to an annual review. Any increase in fee will be in line with RPI-X (linked to the retail price index) and the fee cap set by the Government
Provider information
De Montfort University
The Gateway
Leicester
LE1 9BH