Business and Management (Fashion) (Professional Placement Year)
Bath Spa University
Business and Management (Fashion) (Professional Placement Year)
Course Summary
The course is ideal for you if you're looking for a degree that will provide you with a firm foundation to build a successful career in the fashion business.
We'll empower you to pursue your individual interests, giving you the opportunity to tailor-make your own fashion business degree by choosing the modules that best fit your career aspirations. You'll also be able to undertake additional professional accreditation through our respected industry partners.
A range of flexible work placement options, plus creative collaboration with businesses on live projects, will help develop your professional skillset. The Business and Management Fashion pathway provides a flexible, stimulating and supportive learning environment that fosters creativity, digital literacy, and a strong understanding of sustainability and global business.
Course Details - Modules
Year one:
Gain a broad understanding of today’s business environment, from the context that organisations operate in, through to trends in economic thinking and the importance of managing data in business.
Year two:
You'll develop and expand your knowledge of global consumerism, fashion marketing strategy, and digital platforms, including e-tail and B2C. Module topics include fashion marketing and management, fashion in practice, marketing, and international business.
At the end of the year, you can choose to embark on a ten-month business placement or a ten-week summer placement – applying what you’ve learned so far in the real world.
Year three:
Professional Placement Year
Year four:
You'll develop and explore your business learning, focusing on fashion marketing and visualisation. You'll also undertake an in-depth business research project in fashion, and have a chance to set up a business on your own or with fellow students.
Other topics that you can explore include managing sustainability, successful freelancing, entrepreneurship, organisational strategy, leadership and management, and new trends in management.
Course Details – Assessment Method
You'll be assessed in a wide range of ways that will test your knowledge of the fashion business and your management skills. These could include presentations, work-related projects, group-work, computer-based simulations, podcasts, examinations, essays, videos, and business reports.
We offer variety in the way we teach: sometimes we'll set you problems so you can find the answers for yourself; sometimes we'll lecture. Most modules use a mix of lectures and small group seminars. There is a good blend of online activities using our Virtual Learning Environment, Minerva. We invite business leaders in to talk about their experience and we arrange visits to local businesses. All of our teaching methods facilitate your development as a self-directed learner.
You’ll also be given personal support in your studies – we're a friendly team of academics, committed to helping you achieve your goals.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 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:
HH11
Institution code:
B20
Campus Name:
Main Site
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Year 2
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
A Level in Business or related subject preferred. Applicants without Business Studies A level can apply but will need to demonstrate a strong interest in Business in their personal statement.
Grade Merit is preferred.
Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, including 30 at merit or higher) accepted
Business or related subject.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
Test
Grade
AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)
6.0
6.0 overall with a minimum of score of 5.5 in each component.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.
Unistats information
Student satisfaction :
68%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
74%
Go onto work and study:
84%
Fees and funding
EU
9250.0
Year 1
England
9250.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
9250.0
Year 1
Scotland
9250.0
Year 1
Wales
9250.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
Newton Park
Newton St Loe
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Bath
BA2 9BN
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