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Luxury Brand Management
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours)
- 3 Years
- Full-Time
- 20 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Winchester School of Art
Course summary
About this course
On this BA Luxury Brand Management programme, you'll explore the exciting world of luxury products and services, focusing on sustainability, brand strategy, and emerging consumer trends. You'll gain practical experience in managing luxury brands while learning about the growing impact of ethical practices, digital innovation, and personalised luxury customer experiences. You'll develop a full understanding of luxury and the strategic management skills to help you meet the demands of the industry and equip you for employment success.
When you graduate, you will be prepared to start a career in luxury brand management across various sectors such as fashion, beauty, automotive, and hospitality. Whether you aspire to be a luxury brand manager, a sustainability consultant, or a marketing specialist, this course will provide the foundation you need to thrive in the luxury industry. We also support entrepreneurial ambitions, helping you launch your own ventures or take on freelance opportunities.
Key features of the course:
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Access to specialist workshops for brand management, digital marketing, and design innovation.
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Be part of collaborative projects with luxury brands, providing real-world experience.
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Field trips to global luxury hubs, exhibitions and businesses fully incorporated in the curriculum of the programme.
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Access to WSA exchange - the Winchester School of Art enterprise unit.
Student Support
At Winchester School of Art, you will join a vibrant and supportive learning environment. You will be taught by experienced academics and industry professionals who bring real-world insights into the classroom.
Further information
The BA Luxury Brand Management is a three-year, full-time course at our Winchester School of Art. You can also apply to add a year abroad or year in industry, extending your degree to four years. For details, visit our course page.
Modules
Course Modules
Over the three years of this Luxury Brand Management course, you will explore the luxury business, markets and consumers to enable you to apply the skills in real industry brief.
Year 1: Discover topics such as the luxury consumer, luxury contexts, sustainable luxury business and luxury branding
Year 2: Work with students from other disciplines on a research-based project or live industry brief in areas such as luxury brand management, innovation and technology, luxury collaboration and industry partnerships, luxury service marketing and brand management.
Year 3: Design your own research question and explore a part of the luxury industry that interests you. This work will build your portfolio, helping you apply for jobs or further study.
You will also have opportunities to tailor your learning through student-selected year in employment or year abroad.
For a full list of modules available please visit the course page.
Assessment method
On this course you will learn through the following methods:
lectures
interactive workshops
seminars
tutorials
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Institute of Data and Marketing
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Winchester School of Art
Study options
- Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
- 20 September 2027
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Application codes
- Course code:
- WN30
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Winchester School of Art
- Points of Entry:
- Year 1
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
University of Southampton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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What does this TEF outcome mean?
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
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:
- WN30
- Institution code:
- S27
- Campus name:
- Winchester School of Art
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelBBC
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish Higher
We normally consider applicants who offer at least 1 Advanced Higher. Applicants presenting with only Highers will be considered on a case by case basis. Where Highers are taken over two years it might be expected that higher grades are achieved, particularly in any specific subjects required. For example, S5 – S6 (2 years): AABBB (A in specific subject) or S6 (1 year): ABBBB (A in specific subject).
Unless a more advanced level (Higher or Advanced Higher) is specified in the stated entry requirements, all applicants will be required to have achieved a pass in Mathematics and English at Standard Grade, Grade 3 or National 5, Grade C, the equivalent of GCSE Grade C/ Grade 4"
We are committed to ensuring that all learners with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, are encouraged to apply to study with us. The additional information gained through contextual data allows us to recognise a learner's potential to succeed in the context of their background and experience. Applicants who are highlighted in this way will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Access to HE Diploma
60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 of which 18 credits must be at Distinction and 27 credits at Merit.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Applicants must hold GCSE English language (or GCSE English) (minimum grade 4/C) and mathematics (minimum grade 4/C)
Scottish Advanced Higher
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed. Careful consideration will be given to an individual’s academic achievement, taking in to account the context and circumstances of their pre-university education. Please see the University of Southampton’s Curriculum for Excellence Scotland Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact Admissions for more information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DM
Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Diploma plus B in an A level, or
Distinction, Distinction in the BTEC National Diploma plus C in an A level.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 28
Pass, with 28 points overall with 14 points at Higher Level.
Applications where Higher Level subjects have been studied without the full Diploma, will also be considered on a case by case basis.
International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme (IBCP):
Offers will be made on the individual Diploma Course subject(s) and the career-related study qualification. The CP core will not form part of the offer. Where there is a subject pre-requisite(s), applicants will be required to study the subject(s) at Higher Level in the Diploma course subject and/or take a specified unit in the career-related study qualification. Applicants may also be asked to achieve a specific grade in those elements.
Please see the University of Southampton International Baccalaureate Career-Related Programme (IBCP) Statement for further information. Applicants are advised to contact their Faculty Admissions Office for more information.
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
BBC from three A levels
or
BB from two A levels and C from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate
Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM
Distinction, Distinction, Merit in the BTEC National Extended Diploma.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)D
Distinction in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BC in two A levels, or
Merit in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus BB in two A levels.
We welcome applicants with other qualifications eg. European Baccalaureate. You will be expected to attain an A level equivalent standard.
The University of Southampton requires all applicants to achieve at least a Grade 4 in English and Mathematics GCSEs (taken in England) or a Grade C in both subjects (where taken in Northern Ireland or Wales). Some degree subjects stipulate specific additional GCSE minimum grades, which will be specified as part of the individual degree programme entry requirements.
For more details on the suitability of your qualifications or foundation programme please contact the Faculty of Arts and Humanities Admissions Team at AdmissionsUG.AH@southampton.ac.uk
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6.5 | with no component below 6.0 |
All programmes at the University of Southampton are taught and assessed in the medium of English (other than those in modern foreign languages). Therefore, all applicants must demonstrate they possess at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency.https://www.southampton.ac.uk/studentadmin/admissions/admissions-policies/language.page
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
Most of the students who enrolled on this course in previous years met their offer conditions at our published entry criteria, securing their place on their chosen course.
We encourage all applicants with the potential to succeed, regardless of their background, to apply to study with us. Applicants who qualify for contextual admissions will be made an offer which is lower than the typical offer for that programme.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course 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.
Not enough data available
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £10050 | |
| EU & International | TBC |
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
Please see our website for further details and updates regarding tuition fees.
We anticipate that international tuition fee levels for 2027 entry will be confirmed in August 2026.
Course contact details
Undergraduate Admissions
Email:ugadmissions@southampton.ac.uk
Phone:023 8059 4732
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