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BA (hons) fashion visual merchandising and branding
BA (hons) fashion visual merchandising and branding

BA (hons) fashion visual merchandising and branding

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  • Level:3-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Admission Requirements

Entry Requirement

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:

One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.

  • Two A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include Art, Design, English and Maths);

  • Merit, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design);

  • Pass Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;

  • Pass at UAL Extended Diploma;

  • Access Diploma or 64 tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;

  • 64 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 160 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification;

  • or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma;

  • and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4.

Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.

English Requirement

IELTS level 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements 

Other Requirement

APEL (Accreditation of Prior (Experiential) Learning)

Applicants who do not meet these course entry requirements may still be considered in exceptional cases. The course team will consider each application that demonstrates additional strengths and alternative evidence. This might, for example, be demonstrated by:

  • Related academic or work experience

  • The quality of the personal statement

  • A strong academic or other professional reference

  • OR a combination of these factors

Each application will be considered on its own merit but we cannot guarantee an offer in each case.

Course Information

Introduction 

BA (Hons) Fashion Visual Merchandising and Branding equips students for the industry by reflecting the current demands through a contemporary curriculum. Today’s marketplace requires multidisciplinary visual merchandising and branding experience and students will master a wide array of design skills that include all aspects of visual retail display and fashion spaces.  

What to expect 

  • Students develop expertise in visual merchandising, digital visual merchandising, spatial design and branding practices through a curriculum that explores the design process from conceptualisation through fabrication. 

  • The course covers trend research, design development, store design and online visual merchandising which will give students the necessary understanding and professional skills to become confident visual merchandisers across an omni-channel environment. 

  • The strategic contribution of visual merchandising and branding to the long-term development of a retail business is emphasised by studying internationalism, sustainability, innovation, strategy and entrepreneurship.  

  • National and international professionals interact with the course on projects, as visiting speakers, and through industrial visits. 

Work experience and opportunities 

There are opportunities for collaborative projects where students will gain industry relevant knowledge and practice by working with a prestigious company. There is an opportunity to undertake an optional industry placement year between the second and final year of the course which will enhance the employability of students by offering valuable experience and contacts within the industry as well as earning an additional Diploma in Professional Studies qualification. 

Mode of study 

BA (Hons) Fashion Visual Merchandising and Branding runs for 90 weeks in full time mode. It is divided into 3 stages over 3 academic years. Each stage lasts 30 weeks. 

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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.

LCF offers students the opportunity to develop Personal and Professional Development (PPD) skills while studying through:
  • An on-course work experience or placement year. Please note, this is not available on every course; please see the Course Details section for information about work placement opportunities.

  • Access to to speaker programmes and events featuring alumni and industry.

  • Access to careers activities, such as CV clinics and one-to-one advice sessions.

  • Access to a graduate careers service

  • Access to a live jobsboard for all years.

  • Advice on setting up your own brand or company.

Graduates who wish to continue their education at postgraduate level can progress to suitable courses within the College, the University or elsewhere.

Career paths

Graduates from this course have gone on to work in a number of interesting roles including: Digital Visual Merchandiser, Junior Retail Space and Installation Designer, Retail Space and Events Designer, and Senior Store Planning Project Manager. Graduates have found employment with notable brands such as: Burberry, Axel Arigato and Alexander McQueen.

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Overseas Student Health Cover

Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year

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