Fashion Communication

BA(Hons) Fashion Communication is a practice-led course developed to reflect the dynamic and fast changing pace of this exciting industry. Its interdisciplinary structure enables you to create engaging fashion stories and effective brand campaigns through a diverse range of media.

Why study fashion communication?

The fashion industry supports 1.3 million jobs in the UK and communication is a key part of this business. The industry is seeking emerging talent with a clear understanding of contemporary culture and fashion, and experience in creative problem-solving skills.

Our Fashion Communication course builds transferable skills through live briefs and professional practice, focusing on employability throughout.

You’ll research brands, trends and consumer behaviour, then develop strategies and creative campaigns across branding, styling, storytelling, still and moving image-making, art direction, graphics, marketing, traditional print and digital platforms.

You’ll gain software and immersive-tech skills while developing ethical, inclusive approaches and critically exploring the role of AI (Artificial Intelligence) in contemporary communication.

Why UWE Bristol?

BA(Hons) Fashion Communication will provide you with all the key skills required by employers to create content and communicate effectively through a variety of digital and print platforms.

Based at the Arnolfini, in the heart of Bristol, you’ll be part of a tight knit community of expert staff, many of whom are fashion communication practitioners, alumni and visiting lecturers from the industry.

Our students produce ambitious and innovative portfolios and many have won, or been shortlisted, for Graduate Fashion Week awards. We’re a member of the Graduate Fashion Foundation, which offers the chance to showcase work nationally and internationally.

Where can it take me?

As a Fashion Communication graduate, you'll be equipped with the hands-on skills and real-world experience you need to kick start your professional career in the industry.

Previous graduates are now working as fashion editors, creative directors, art directors, content producers, social media/influencer marketing managers, PR executives, photographers, videographers, stylists, trend forecasters and visual merchandisers.

Our alumni have worked with brands such as JW Anderson, Burberry, Selfridges, BBC, DAZED, Loewe, ModusBPCM, Mytheresa, Purple Mountain Observatory, Ralph Lauren, Stylist, and YOOX Net-A-Porter.