Fashion Buying and Brand Management (with Foundation Year)
Ravensbourne University London
UCAS Code: 560F | Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
About this course
This exciting fashion management degree in London, UK, encourages creative flair whilst also developing your business nous, including problem-solving, organisational, planning, promotional and fashion management skills.
This is a 4-year degree which includes a preparatory first year as part of the BA Fashion Buying and Brand Management course. This 4-year option will suit you if you want more time to develop your skillset before starting year one of your undergraduate degree or if you do not fulfil the entry requirements of the 3-year course.
Developed with input from industry experts, this course offers a comprehensive understanding of the workings of the industry and prepares you for a wide range of roles - from trend forecasting and buying, to marketing and sustainability positions.
You'll acquire the practical and creative expertise needed to visualize a range, promote a brand, generate a professional report, and pitch ideas using tools like Adobe Suite, Clo3D, SketchUp, and online fashion resources. You'll also gain a robust knowledge of the systems and processes required to build, manage, market, and grow a fashion or lifestyle business in an increasingly competitive marketplace.
Throughout the course, there is a strong emphasis on networking with industry professionals and learning through practical workshops, live industry briefs, and behind-the-scenes visits to manufacturers, trade shows, and retailers. You'll graduate with transferable skills in critical thinking, research, and presentation, and experience collaborating with relevant courses to simulate a real-life workplace.
This unique course is delivered by industry-experienced tutors and offers the opportunity to realize your dream career or entrepreneurial ambitions.
**Why study this course?**
- Teachers are all industry professionals
- Develop the mindset and skill set needed to succeed in a competitive industry
- Encourages creative flair while also developing your business skills
- Gain the knowledge and confidence to thrive in industry – learn to add value from day one
- Develop your presentation skills to pitch yourself or projects successfully.
**Career pathways**
Graduates can find work in roles such as fashion buyer, merchandising, brand manager, trend forecasting,
digital communications, e-commerce manager, sustainability and sourcing, marketing manager and entrepreneur/business owner.
**For more information, please visit our website.**
Modules
You'll explore trend forecasting, consumer profiling and identification, market research, fashion buying and product development, merchandising, visual merchandising, manufacturing and sustainability, business planning, brand management and marketing. For more information, please visit the course page on our website.
Assessment methods
You will be continually assessed throughout the course using a variety of methods including written and verbal presentations, peer assessment, and external reviews. Each module has a Formative and a Summative assessment point, where feedback and advice are provided to develop and complete projects and a final grade is awarded. For more information, please visit our website.
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