From trends to trade: explore the global fashion industry, gain insights into international markets and build creative and business skills for a dynamic career in fashion.
If you're passionate about fashion, business and global trends, get the skills, insight and industry knowledge to launch a career in the international fashion market, from brand management to buying and retail strategy.
Learn how fashion brands grow, market and operate worldwide.
Explore sustainability, innovation and digital trends shaping the industry.
Get hands-on experience for a fast-moving career in fashion buying and management.
Why you should study this course
Ranked 8th for Fashion and Textiles
Explore global fashion markets through modules focused on international branding, buying and retail strategy.
Gain practical experience by working on live industry projects and case studies as part of your assessed coursework.
Enhance your global outlook with the option to study or work abroad through our international exchange and placement opportunities.
Learn from staff with experience in fashion marketing, brand development and international business (staff may be subject to change).
Access specialist facilities, including trend forecasting tools, digital marketing software and resources within Coventry University's creative hub.
Where our graduates work
Previous alumni from our suite of fashion courses have undertaken placements at companies including Francesca Casrellano, MR MARVIS, Ralph Lauren, Common Objective, BStyle Studio, Adidas, Karl Lagerfeld, Sainsbury’s TU, The Future Laboratory, Calvin Klein, POP Magazine, Vogue, Iris Van Herpen, WGSN and Bottle Blonde.
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This course includes a sandwich (placement year) option.
This course has a common first year.
The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.
If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).
Common first year courses
Fashion BA (Hons)
Fashion Brand and Communication BA (Hons)
International Fashion Business BA (Hons)
Year One Modules:
Fashion Activation
Fashion Play
Fashion Community
Fashion Practice
Year Two Modules:
State of the Art
Business Revolution
Industry Interruption
Fashion Synthesis
Sandwich Year:
There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement2 can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final years of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.
Final Year Modules:
New Fashion Drivers
Industry Innovators
Collaborative Entrepreneurs
Business Practice
We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated.
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £20800* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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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