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Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS

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Course summary

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Fashion Promotion and Communication. If you are an ambitious and creative individual who is keen to develop a career in fashion styling, image-making and digital media, this course could be for you. Why study BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up at BNU? A degree for you Join a fast paced and ever-evolving industry; with endless opportunities, you’ll be able to use your learnt skills and ideas to make waves and become a trend setter in the fashion industry and your career. A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree, and offers a chance to deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject, while also getting an internationally-recognised qualification. If you have completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject, you can choose to top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree. Industry-level facilities We are extremely proud to be able to offer industry-standard studios, technical machines and high-quality equipment to our fashion and textile-based courses. You will master materials, both through traditional methods and using digital software. This includes an in-house fabric and yarn store, screen printing facilities, a dye laboratory and sewing and garment production facilities. In our professional-working studio you’ll have you own workspace which you’ll be able to turn into your own personal area, where you can bring your designs to life and surround yourself with inspiration. We also have specialist technicians and demonstrators on site to support and share their knowledge with you, when and if you need it. As well as this you may also have the chance to access to our photography studios where you’ll be able to work collaboratively with photography and hair and make-up students to build your portfolio, and network like you would in the industry. Taught by industry Led by a dedicated and experienced course team, you’ll benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. You’ll get direct access to guest lectures, who are specialists in the sector, and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and networking opportunities.

  • What will I study?*
At the core of the BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up course is the key themes of creativity, multi-disciplinary practice and innovation. The fashion industry is a broad sector and roles are no longer focused solely around the designer. Designers need a team to help them promote their collections, through photography, press releases and events. This course will introduce you and let you explore the different mediums in which you can promote and communicate fashion effectively. Looking at key areas, including photography, styling, illustration, film, the use of digital platforms, trend analysis, marketing, branding and P.R. This course fuses theory with creative practice, allowing you to develop intellectual, technical and professional skills and knowledge to succeed professionally upon graduation. Upon graduating from this course, you’ll be able to work collaboratively with designers and the team that sit behind them to problem-solve and push creative ideas, to promote collections and trends through both new and traditional media. You’ll also have the opportunity to showcase you final major project to industry at our BNU Summer Show.

Modules

Year One Core Modules Research and Development Creative and Professional Development Professional Practice Contextual Report on Practice Final Major Project

Assessment method

During you time studying the BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication degree, most of your modules will be practice-based. These will enable you to delve into a range of projects that will grow your skillset whilst mirroring a professional real-world environment. The course sits within a creative community and draws from close collaborations with the Fashion Design course, to encourage an awareness and an experience of working in the industry. You'll be able to gain a holistic view of the fashion industry and will acquire first-hand insight into the fashion process, from original concept to design through to the promotion of the final project. This will help give you the edge in a competitive market. To achieve the full BA (Hons) in Fashion Promotion and Communication you will need to complete a final major project as well as the modules listed. The final major project will allow you to investigate a topic important to you within fashion promotion and communication. You will cover the whole research process, undertaking empirical investigation and analysis.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
FPTU
Institution code:
B94
Campus name:
High Wycombe Campus
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

Visit bnu.ac.uk/international to find out more about applying to BNU as an international student!

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

HND Required

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Portfolio


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6We require an IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element lower that 5.5) or a recognised equivalent.

If English is not your first language or if you have studied in a non-majority English-speaking country, then you will typically be required to demonstrate your English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing) by way of a test such as IELTS.

BNU English Language Requirements

https://www.bnu.ac.uk/study/general-entry-requirements


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
EU £15150 Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
International £15150 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

Buckinghamshire New University tuition fees cover the cost of instruction, assessment, and core academic materials. However, additional costs may be incurred for course-related items or requirements, such as, but not limited to: - Text books and supplementary reading materials - Specialised equipment or resources required for specific courses - Field trips, placements, or external activities - Printing, photocopying, and binding - Accommodation, travel, and living expenses Additional costs will vary by course. It is your responsibility as a student to budget for any additional expenses associated with your studies. For further details on what is included in your tuition fees, please check bnu.ac.uk/fees-and-funding

Sponsorship information

There are several ways you can fund your studies, including sponsorship and student loans. You may be able to use ELCAS credits for some of our courses. We also have scholarships and bursaries to help support our students.

Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up at Buckinghamshire New University - UCAS