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The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are:
One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
112 tariff points from A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include, English, a foreign language and Media Studies);
a Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design;
Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design);
112 tariff points from UAL Extended Diploma;
Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma;
112 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 280 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 five GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4 to include English.
IELTS level 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in reading, writing, listening and speaking. Please check our main English Language Requirements
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.
Introduction
On BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism you will study fashion and journalism to gain all the key skills and subject knowledge needed to work in this exciting industry.
London College of Fashion offers one of the most prestigious fashion journalism courses, with alumni working in senior roles at esteemed publications around the globe.
What to expect
Based in London, students have multiple opportunities to engage with the creative industries by visiting London Fashion Week, galleries, museums, cultural events and fashion showrooms to generate stories and content. There is also a trip to influential fashion capital Paris.
Throughout the course students write and edit news and features and can create their own magazines, content platforms, podcasts and broadcast packages. They work professionally on our award-winning website, _shift, which replicates work-place practices and team building. They can also contribute to Hi-Vis magazine, which is focused on diversity in fashion.
Aligned with London College of Fashion’s values of promoting sustainability, inclusivity and social responsibility, students are encouraged to use their skills as media practitioners to explore these themes and help foster better lives across local and global contexts.
Our students have a well-earned reputation for working effectively in professional contexts across broadcast, digital and print newsrooms and features desks, and for creating current, nuanced and challenging journalism.
Work experience opportunities
We have forged strong links with the fashion and media industries, so students benefit from access to a diverse range of guest speakers and visiting lecturers. Current collaborators include Sunday Times Style, The Guardian, Attitude, 10, Phoenix and niche zines as well as fashion designers, influencers, PR agencies and content agencies.
On our Knowledge Exchange programme, students work with industry experts to develop insights that influence and shape professional practice. Students will be given the opportunity to undertake a short work experience placement during their second year of study which capitalises on our strong links with newspapers, magazines and digital content platforms. This provides increased industry awareness as well as crucial experience and valuable contacts within the industry.
Mode of study
BA (Hons) Fashion Journalism 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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Many graduates prefer to seek employment as soon as they have completed their undergraduate studies, Recent graduates are currently working on a variety of magazines and for brands including Powder, Vogue, Future Lab, Refinery 29, Dazeddigital, Hello, Grazia, The Idle Man, Net A Porter, Gentleman’s Journal, Kent & Curwen, Procter & Gamble, Dare, Asos and Stylist. Other graduates can be found working at some of the most innovative content producing companies such as Hat Trick Productions, Mentorn, Betty and MDTV.
Insurance – Single: 300 GBP per year
