School of Textiles and Design

School of Textiles and Design
Textiles and Design

Fashion Marketing and Retailing

New Course
UCAS Code WN25
Duration 4 years BA (Hons)
Number of Places 30
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The Course

This dynamic fashion programme enables students to experience a broad knowledge of the fashion industry, whilst simultaneously developing specialist study in a subject specific pathway. The pathways are: Fashion; Fashion Womenswear; Fashion Menswear; Fashion Communication; and Fashion Marketing and Retailing. Students will develop an understanding of their chosen area of fashion, and can either apply directly to a specific pathway on application, or select their specialist pathway at the end of first year. Fashion Marketing and Retailing is for those students aiming to build a career in the fashion business. Marketing, retail and management are core elements to this industry-focused pathway.

First Year

Is a broad common first year for all fashion students. As well as studying the specific pathways, students will examine Creative and Contemporary Studies to place their work into context. The excellent technical resources and professional expertise in the School is delivered through a specialist module called Technology and Materials.

Second Year

Students explore current ideas, issues and innovations related to their subject and acquire a broad knowledge base in their field.

Third Year

Is focused on students becoming involved with the fashion industry. Projects are set to enable appropriate understanding of current industrial practice.

Fourth Year

Students devise and negotiate their own project, which forms the main body of work for their degree.

Career Prospects

Upon graduation, students pursue a range of careers within the fashion industry, and career opportunities are extensive, from retail management, fashion marketing, buying and merchandising.

Entry Requirements


First Year Entry

Scottish Highers ABBB including English
GCE A Level BBC including English

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