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4 years
Salford, Sunderland, Derby
Tuition Fee
£10,050 per year (UK home)
Full-time
For the September 2026 start, the tuition fee is £5,760 for the Foundation Year, followed by £10,050 for Year 1. Fees for Years 2, 3 and 4 will increase in line with the government cap on tuition fees. Tuition fees for subsequent years may be subject to inflationary increases by the UK government. The university reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with changes to legislation, regulation and any government guidance or decisions. More information on the latest fee can be found on the institution website.
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All applicants regardless of the entry route, academic or non‑academic, are required to attend the Prepare for Foundation (PFF) or Prepare for Degree (PFD) admissions assessment and must successfully complete it and submit the full admissions eligibility requirements documents in order to receive the final offer. The applicant should demonstrate a genuine commitment and motivation for higher education study in this subject.
Please contact our admissions team for specific English language requirements for this program.
The course prepares students for diverse roles including Fashion Brand Management, Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce Management, Social Media Management, Fashion Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Sustainability Leadership, Product Management, Creative Business Entrepreneurship and Retail Management.
Assessment methods reflect contemporary fashion management practice and may include illustrated reports, digital portfolios, presentations, professional pitches, live brief project outcomes, and reflective and evaluative written work.
The institution provides comprehensive student support, including Personal Academic Tutors, Student Success Tutors, wellbeing support, and dedicated career planning to enhance employability.
The course includes an optional placement year in industry, which appears on the final transcript as Placement Year – Pass/Fail, providing valuable professional experience.
This degree is unique due to its dual accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute, its partnership with Arts University Bournemouth, and its strong emphasis on sustainability, ethics and live industry briefs.
Yes, the course is designed to be industry-ready, incorporating live briefs, interdisciplinary collaboration, and practical projects that build core competencies in consumer insight, finance, and digital marketing.
Learning is delivered through lectures, seminars, workshops and studio-based learning, supported by digital resources via Canvas and Microsoft Teams, with an emphasis on collaboration and applied problem-solving.
Applicants should be prepared to attend a Prepare for Foundation (PFF) or Prepare for Degree (PFD) admissions assessment, which evaluates academic ability and commitment to the subject.
