Course Summary

There are many reasons why taking this programme with a Foundation option could be the ideal choice; you may not have the exact subjects or grades at A level to meet the entry requirements, you may have tried other options such as apprenticeship and want to change direction or have been living abroad. Whatever your starting point, studying this programme with a Foundation option offers you a great opportunity to gain both a UK and US degree and start the adventure of a lifetime, studying with us in the world’s top student city. This is what our Foundation option can offer you: - Start this programme with lower entry qualifications, see our website for further details - A four year, full-time degree programme with an extra summer semester in Year 1, so you can study at your own pace - Timetabled English and study skills classes to enhance your knowledge and skills - Great student support including a Personal Academic Advisor, with help on housing, health and wellbeing, financial guidance and careers advice from our award-winning Student Affairs team **This programme is tailored to give our students the latest insights from the fashion industry and retail businesses. This programme allows students to gain a strong knowledge and expertise within other fields such as accounting, finance, marketing and operations applied to the fashion management.** We offer courses in functional areas such as fashion communication, fashion retail & merchandising, fashion product development, and luxury brand management, giving our students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the industry according to their personal interest. This programme ensures students have an innovative and visionary approach as marketers. The academics and teaching methods support our mission to further develop students’ creative and analytical skills, to stand out in a competitive fashion marketplace. Graduates will acquire transferable skills such as team work and leadership – qualities that will make them progress in their career and gain access to top graduate schools worldwide. **Top 5 reasons to study this programme:** - Learn how to identify and market the true value proposition of the products and services as well as conducting market/consumer research - Learn about consumer psychology in relation to luxury brands - Develop skills in trend-spotting, by applying the principles of fashion buying and merchandising - Gain practical insights into the fashion industry and global experience through internships in leading fashion cities such as London, Rome, Florence, Beijing, Shanghai - Contribute to the Richmond Fashion Society and write for our Magazine **After you graduate** Career Paths: Luxury Fashion Brands Management, Retail management, Marketing Research & Branding, Advertising, Fashion buying, Consultancy

Course Details - Modules

The interdisciplinary Liberal Arts approach offers not just breadth but also depth of study and encourages students to make sounds judgments and think independently. A Liberal Arts education is one which encourages you to explore a wide range of subjects and programmes. It reaches across disciplines, building connections between different academic areas such as literature, science, mathematics, writing, business and psychology. Upon entry to Richmond University all students study the Liberal Arts Core Curriculum before specialising in their chosen field.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

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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: RF11

Institution code: R20

Campus Name: Main Site

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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


GCSEs: Five at grade C or above / grade 4-9 (or equivalent)

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 83%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 9250.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
EU 14750.0 Year 1
International 14750.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Queens Road
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Richmond upon Thames
TW10 6JP

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