Fashion Communication
Manchester Metropolitan University
UCAS Code: FCO1 | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
Pass Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject with a minimum 104 UCAS Tariff Points
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
IB Diploma with minimum 26 points overall or 104 UCAS Tariff points from Higher Level. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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UCAS Tariff
Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A-level equivalent qualifications. Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.
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About this course
With a strong focus on employability, diversity and social responsibility, BA (Hons) Fashion Communication is aimed at applicants from a variety of backgrounds who have the ambition to make change to a pioneering fashion audience.
The programme structure allows students to gain a sound knowledge of global fashion communications whilst developing their creative practice. Students will gain understanding of the varied processes of communication from traditional to digital skills and methods, considering the consumer and the brand, which inform strategies for developing campaigns and how these are marketed. This aligns with an awareness of professionalism within fashion business, contemporary technological and cultural influences, and deep analysis of fashion campaigns and an understanding of how the fashion industry is seeking to become more inclusive of, and accountable to, the diverse communities it serves.
The final year provides opportunities for students to propose and create future-facing fashion spaces that promote and communicate inclusive emotional and immersive experiences. This will equip graduates with key skills to help develop the fashion industry to become more ethically conscious, socially progressive, and environmentally sustainable through communication outputs, brand stories and narratives.
The character and culture of Manchester is embedded in this course. As an international city that attracts global brands and has a flourishing independent fashion economy. Through a range of live project briefs and opportunities for collaboration, students are encouraged to challenge the status-quo and produce creative outputs that demonstrate their unique skills and experience to prospective employers.
Students will have the opportunity to benefit from real-world learning experiences during study trips both in the UK and internationally. Previously, students have travelled to London, New York, Copenhagen, and Shanghai as part of the course and have visited industry head offices, educational partners, studios, galleries, and trade shows.
**Features and Benefits:**
- **The best of both –** Gain an understanding of business concepts including communications strategy, management and marketing, whilst developing your technical and creative skills that allow you to create a variety of visual outputs using different media.
- **Collaborative spirit** – Work with students from across the Fashion Institute on inter-disciplinary projects, honing essential commercial awareness and creative skills needed to develop innovative and engaging communication strategies and visual prototypes.
- **Tailored to your interests** – Benefit from exposure to a wide variety of communication techniques and tailor your studies to your personal interests and career aspirations.
- **Manchester and beyond** – Our network spans the globe, and includes placements, collaborations and live briefs from partner universities, workshops and design studios in China, India, US. Australia, Japan, France and beyond.
- **First-hand experience** – Present your work to industry at both internal and external events such as Graduate Fashion Week and our end-of-year showcases.
The Uni
Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester Fashion Institute
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