Course Summary

**Course Overview** Love fashion? Want to share that love with others? Our BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication is aimed at ambitious, creative individuals who are keen to develop a career in fashion styling, image-making and digital media. As the rise of social media has transformed the way we consume fashion, the industry has opened a plethora of opportunities beyond the fashion designer’s role, in areas such as fashion photography, trend forecasting, styling and art direction, branding and fashion media. You’ll benefit from workshops with industry professionals, collaborations with other students and guest speakers. **Why study this subject?** Join a fast paced and ever-evolving industry, whether you are design, creating or selling garments, with our textiles and fashion courses you can be sure you are doing something that you love. Your ideas could pave the way for future fashion and styles. Inspire and empower others with your creations or the selling of others. Be part of an industry facing ethical, social and sustainable change. **Why study at Buckinghamshire New University?** With a history of delivery expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career. Led by our dedicated and supportive course team, you will focus on understanding how fashion can be communicated and promoted creatively through a range of media. Using our state-of-the-art facilities you will be able to develop knowledge, skills and techniques in photography, trend analysis, illustration, film, marketing, visual merchandising, branding and PR, styling, writing and the creative use of new digital platforms. With our strong links with the fashion industry, you’ll get direct access to guest lectures and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and plenty of networking opportunities with leading designers. **What facilities can I use?** Not only will you be able to benefit from our Red Shed which homes our textiles and fashion course, but you’ll also have access to our remarkable, fully-equipped photographic studio. Here you will be able to make your ideas come to life. As well as these specialist facilities, we also have a range of mac suits with the latest Adobe Creative software for you to use. In our workshops, you’ll receive one-to-one teaching, working closely with lecturers, specialist technicians and alongside fellow students. **What will I study?** At the core of the BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication course you can find creativity, innovative thinking and an exploration of contemporary approaches to the marketing of fashion. Combining theory with creative practice, you will be able to develop intellectual, technical and professional skills and knowledge to succeed. This will help you when pursuing a career in a range of fashion industry related roles. **How will I be taught and assessed?** You will acquire first-hand insight into the fashion process, from original concept to design through to the promotion of the final project. This will help give you the edge in a competitive market. You’ll also have the opportunity to work on live briefs, which will challenge and enhance your skills, knowledge and approaches. Our collaborations with industry will foster professional working practices, further preparing you for employment once you’ve graduated. You’ll benefit from a close-knit community with your fellow students, as well as great studio-based lecturers from our experienced and specialist team of lecturers who are made up of designers, current industry practitioners and researchers. By the time you graduate you will have gained a deep understanding of the industry through knowledge of the communication and design process within a historical, social, ethical and cultural context. From day one, you will be making connections, meaning you’re working on your career the very moment you begin your course.

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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: FPC1

Institution code: B94

Campus Name: Buckinghamshire New University

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

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 typical offer will be a UCAS Tariff score of 88 - 112. A minimum of two full A-levels (or equivalent) is required. Every application is considered on an individual basis.


Applicants who do not meet the minimum requirements for the three-year undergraduate programme, or those who do not feel fully prepared for a degree course, can apply for a four-year programme including a Foundation Year.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://bucks.ac.uk/applying-to-bucks/general-entry-requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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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 14250.0 Year 1
International 14250.0 Year 1

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Provider information

Queen Alexandra Road
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High Wycombe
HP11 2JZ

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