OVERVIEW
BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Business at Norwich University of the Arts (Norwich) is designed for aspiring fashion entrepreneurs and leaders who want to push the global fashion industry forward through creative innovation and new business models. It offers you the opportunity to study a fashion business degree in the inspiring creative surroundings of an independent specialist arts, design, architecture and media institution.
The course provides a unique insight into the commercial fundamentals, marketing strategies and core brand development techniques that are used to run the fashion industry today. Our course promotes a culture of innovation, identifying opportunities and presenting big ideas. Throughout the course you will create dynamic marketing campaigns, retail concepts, buying proposals and business plans that will allow you fully understand, create and operate within successful fashion businesses.
KEY FEATURES
Share the first-year curriculum with BA (Hons) Fashion Communication and Promotion, allowing you to study shared core fashion fundamentals including fashion history, contextual awareness, branding, marketing, industry awareness and effective communication techniques
Build your knowledge of fashion marketing and contextual awareness, developing skills that are sought after by employers. Key areas of study include fashion retail and visual merchandising, buying and merchandising, business models and planning, corporate responsibility and law, and international fashion strategy
Be introduced to new theories and knowledge through lectures and taught workshops, allowing you to explore new concepts and deepen your industry understanding and skills
Small group seminars and individual tutorials will provide you with opportunity to share, gain feedback on and progress your work
Further your studies through independent learning alongside your timetabled sessions
DIPLOMA IN CREATIVE COMPUTING
The year-long Diploma in Creative Computing year takes place between Year 2 and 3 of the course and is designed to introduce you to creative computing and gain an understanding of how you can use coding skills to advance and complement your creative practice. You do not need any prior experience of coding to participate, just a curiosity about creative computing and a desire to push your own practice digitally.
YOUR FUTURE
The course encourages work-related learning and work placements. Dedicated employability workshops covering networking, personal brand building CV and cover letter writing will assist you in seeking out appropriate opportunities within the industry. Through engagement with industry guests, the Ideas Factory and bespoke workshops graduates will go on to be the fashion CEOs, strategists, marketing directors and innovation leaders of the future.
OUR STUDENTS’ WORK
Explore our online Graduate Showcase – celebrating the very best Norwich University of the Arts graduate work. Scroll each reel to explore at nuagradshowcase.com
You can find more information about the content of the BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Business course at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-fashion-marketing-and-business/
The University assesses you through the coursework you produce as you complete each unit. Each unit will require you to present a portfolio of work which may include finished pieces of work, written work, your research, and a reflective journal which allows you to evaluate your learning and highlight your strengths and areas for further development. You can find out more information about our assessment methods at https://norwichuni.ac.uk/ba-hons-fashion-marketing-and-business/#assessment
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Norwich University of the Arts has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
For Year 2 entry you will need 120 credits at Level 4 from a similar course, or equivalent experience.
Norwich welcomes applicants of all ages from all backgrounds. Your application will be primarily assessed through your portfolio and personal statement, so even if you have no formal qualifications or do not meet our typical offers it can still be worth applying.
If you are studying at the time of your application and your application is successful it is likely that you will receive a conditional offer.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9790 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9790 | Year 1 |
| EU | £18860 | Year 1 |
| International | £18860 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
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