BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising

Overview
This course aims to prepare the students for a successful career within Buying and Merchandising. This innovative course has been designed by leading experts to establish a foothold into this global industry.
This course will give you an extensive overview of fashion buying, product development, sustainability, innovation and finance, as well as a thorough understanding of how a fashion business operates.
In this digital world you will establish key business skills which will enable you to become an entrepreneur and gain highly sought after entrepreneurial skills. You will also be involved in live briefs which will enable you to work directly on real business issues.
You will have the opportunity to study aboard for one semester. We have close relationships with universities in Australia, Canada, New York and Copenhagen with fantastic courses in fashion, sustainability, marketing and product development.
Additionally, you will benefit from world learning experiences within the UK and internationally. This includes industry head offices, trade shows and galleries.
Why study Fashion at LSBU?
- We have a dedicated Fashion Studio, part of the multi-million pound Elephant Studios at the forefront of digital technologies and multimedia practice for creative students.
- Inspiring location: a short walk to the Southbank Centre, National Theatre, BFI IMAX, Tate Modern, Royal Festival Hall, The Old Vic Theatre, and The Young Vic.
- Work experience: through internships, a placement, a sandwich year in industry, or an industry mentor, you’ll create valuable professional networks.
- Ranked 1st in London for graduate prospects in Art and Design (Sunday Times League Table 2020).
Modules
Year 1
- Introduction to buying and merchandising
- Fashion marketing and management
- Fashion supply chain and sustainability
- Global fashion brands platforms
- Fashion promotion in context
- Brands, branding and social media
Year 2
- Fashion product
- International retail communications
- Fashion events and promotion
- Fashion, retail and consumer trends
- Creative industries
- International live brief
Year 3
- Optional placement year
Year 4
- Creative research project
- Enterprising futures
- Fashion retail
- Future fashion
- Major project portfolio
Entry requirements
- Interview and/or creative portfolio. Your portfolio may demonstrate any of the following; photography, creative business plans, styling, writing and designing
- A Level BCC; 104 UCAS points
- BTEC Extended Diploma MMM; 96 UCAS point
- Access to HE qualifications with 9 Distinctions 36 Merits; 96 UCAS points
- Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 106 UCAS points
- Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
- We welcome qualifications from around the world. English language qualifications for international students: IELTS score of 6.0 or Cambridge Proficiency or Advanced Grade C.
Advanced entry
If you have already completed some studies at another university, we may be able to consider you for advanced entry. Please see our advanced entry page for more information.