Newcastle College University Centre has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
If you are looking for a career in the fast-paced fashion world, this Fashion Retail and Enterprise degree is for you. This degree will prepare you for a career in the fields of fashion retail, PR and brand marketing, buying, styling and creative direction. Working extensively with industry, you will learn skills in visual merchandising, branding and corporate image, range planning, distribution and work on live briefs from local and national specialists in the sector such as Topshop, Oliver Bonas and The Handbag Clinic. This uniquely designed retail and enterprise course is ideal if you are interested in any of these areas of fashion, or if you are already working within the industry. You will work extensively with industry, giving you experience of working with specialists such as H&M, Trend Bible and Cruise throughout your fashion degree. You will also study a Professional Development module which will enable you to review your employability and transferable skills against industry requirements. After successfully completing this degree you may decide to progress onto the BA (Hons) Creative Enterprise (Top-Up) with Newcastle College University Centre. Alternatively, you will be able to enter the industry as a visual merchandiser, buyer, Fashion Brand manager, In-house designer or social media manager.
Modules
Year One: • Personal Development or Recognition of Prior Learning • Academic Study Skills • Work Related Learning • Contextual Studies • Practice Enrichment • Skills for Making • Branding and Corporate Image • Range Planning Merchandising and Distribution. Year Two: • Professional Development • Work Based Learning • Contextual Studies • Alternate Techniques • Skills for Making • Portfolio Development • Developing a Negotiated Brief. You will also become proficient in Adobe Suite programmes including Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and video editing.
Assessment method
Students are taught through • Presentations • Seminars • Group work • Lectures • Tutorials • Workshops • Work placements • E-learning • Independent study. Students are assessed through • Portfolios • Presentations • Essays • Reports • Practicals.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- W234
- Institution code:
- N23
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 6 credits M: 3 credits P: 36 credits
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MM
Scottish Advanced Higher - CC
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade C(4) in GCSE Mathematics and English Language.
Additional entry requirements
Portfolio
Once we have reviewed your application your application you will be asked to submit a digital 'PDF mood board' with a minimum of 20 images appropriate to the degree/sector (defining your personal aesthetic or someone who inspires you – a designer, brand artist etc.) Once we have received & reviewed your application you will be asked to submit a Digital 'mood board’ with a minimum of 20 images appropriate to the degree/sector (defining your personal aesthetic or someone who inspires you – a designer, brand artist etc.)
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| England | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Newcastle College University Centre
Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA