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Fashion Communication

Course details
  • BA (Hons)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Parkside Building

Course summary

The BA (Hons) Fashion Communication will transform you into a fashion-focused visual designer. You'll combine art direction, styling, graphic design, film, animation, photography, journalism, events, and trend forecasting for fashion.

You'll learn to brand, style, write, shoot, package, and direct. As an interdisciplinary practitioner, you'll communicate to consumers in both the real world and the metaverse, driven by creative storytelling. You won't be a mere follower; you'll become a pioneer, embracing a forward-thinking mindset that positions you at the forefront.

The focus is on developing you into a fashion communicator with exceptional craft skills, ready to influence the industry with strong future-proofing capabilities. You'll be at the cutting edge of contemporary fashion communication, working within the metaverse while maintaining a strong foundation in print design and live events, meeting the fashion industry's highest standards of visual communication.

You'll challenge conventions by seamlessly blending design, art direction, and promotion to convey ideas and concepts. Envision yourself art directing and orchestrating magazine covers, fashion shoots, directing fashion films, music videos and shaping brands' visual identities with strategic finesse.

Rooted in a love of tradition and craft, you'll be equally committed to pushing the boundaries of innovation and sustainability for a better world. As a global citizen, you'll champion principles addressing climate issues, racial equality, and social justice. You won't just be a fashion creator; you'll be an advocate for positive change.

You'll find yourself at the core of the fashion industry, influencing its future. You'll be taught by a team of industry specialists with a proven track record of working with top brands and influential industry practitioners. You'll be part of an award-winning course that shapes fashion communicators who can work in teams, as individuals, as well as nurturing entrepreneurs and future proofers.

In this nurturing environment, pastoral care is at the core of the ethos. Your growth as an individual will be cared for, fostering a supportive community where your well-being matters. The commitment extends beyond the academic, ensuring that you not only succeed in your creative pursuits but also feel valued and supported on a personal level.

How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W23M
Institution code:
B25
Campus name:
Parkside Building
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 112 points

A level - BBC

A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Access to HE Diploma

Pass with 60 credits. At least 45 credits at level 3. Accepted subjects: Arts, Media, Publishing, Retail, Commercial Enterprise and Business subjects preferred but other subjects also considered.

Scottish Higher

112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC).

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)

112 UCAS tariff points. Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications. Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

Scottish Advanced Higher

112 UCAS tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC).

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

Minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects

GCSE/National 4/National 5

This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.

T Level - M

Merit overall. All subjects accepted but Digital Production, Design and Development and Media, Broadcast and Production preferred.

Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with three A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications.

OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points.

NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points.

WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualification(s).

UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma: Merit overall

Foundation Studies (Art and Design, and Art, Design and Media): Distinction overall

Additional entry requirements

Portfolio
Applicants will also need to submit a good portfolio.

English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6overall with no less than 5.5 in any level

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Data from:
This course and 11 other marketing courses
Date range:
2022-2024

Offer rate for UK school & college leavers

96% Students aged 17/18 who applied to this course were offered a place.

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Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

90 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

90 Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9535Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535Year 1
Scotland£9535Year 1
Wales£9535Year 1
EU£18570Year 1
International£18570Year 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.

Additional fee information

*The Government is proposing to apply an inflationary increase to regulated tuition fees for 2026/27 and the University is planning on increasing fees to that maximum level once confirmed.

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