* Sandwich year: 4
English language requirements are one of the following: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
This course aims to prepare the students for a successful career within Buying and Merchandising. This innovative course has been designed by leading experts to establish a foothold into this global industry.
This course will give you an extensive overview of fashion buying, product development, sustainability, innovation and finance, as well as a thorough understanding of how a fashion business operates.
In this digital world you will establish key business skills which will enable you to become an entrepreneur and gain highly sought after entrepreneurial skills. You will also be involved in live briefs which will enable you to work directly on real business issues.
You will have the opportunity to study aboard for one semester. We have close relationships with universities in Australia, Canada, New York and Copenhagen with fantastic courses in fashion, sustainability, marketing and product development.
Additionally, you will benefit from world learning experiences within the UK and internationally. This includes industry head offices, trade shows and galleries.
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Modules:
Year 1
Introduction to buying and merchandising
Fashion marketing and management
Fashion supply chain and sustainability
Global fashion brands platforms
Fashion promotion in context
Brands, branding and social media
Year 2
Fashion product
International retail communications
Fashion events and promotion
Fashion, retail and consumer trends
Creative industries
International live brief
Year 3
Optional placement year
Year 4
Creative research project
Enterprising futures
Fashion retail
Future fashion
Major project portfolio
Entrepreneurship is something we value greatly. Together with experiential learning and live briefs, this course will equip you with the skills you need for a successful career in a dynamic industry.
This course is special because you can identify your subject interests, focus on them and strategically plan their pathways into industry.
By the time you graduate you’ll already have a professional network in place and will have had some work experience, through internships, a placement, a sandwich year in industry or an industry mentor.
Graduates from this course go on to work as fashion promoters, fashion marketing managers, digital marketing managers, brand managers, creative directors, retail marketing managers and merchandise managers.
There are still many more related career paths you could take:
Brand management
Buying
Fashion Merchandising
Brand development
Product Development
Event Management
Sustainability manager
Manufacturing manager
Textile Buyer
Creative Director
Fashion journalism
Fashion marketing
Public relations
Trend forecasting
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
