Undergraduate Degree Courses

This unit introduces the critical & Contextual Studies approach to Fashion as a cultural concept, industry and creative endeavour, developing ways of critical thinking and academic enquiry that will form the basis of subsequent study. The unit introduces students to a wide range of key cultural concepts, whilst developing skills in research methods, literature reviews, critical thinking, reading, analysis and academic writing that will inform subsequent study. So, if you are looking to embark on a new career, develop your skills to industry standards or move up into higher education, we're confident we’ll help you to achieve your aim. The fashion industry is now valued at £1.25 trillion and employs over 75 million workers worldwide.

Secondary Education: Business Education

‘Top up’ your existing qualifications for a full BA degree on our one-year Youth, Community and Families course. Build on your knowledge of specialist subjects such as disability, counselling, mentoring and healthy communities in order to deliver a range of targeted services in the sector. Accredited by the NSCA, this course combines theory and practical work in strength and conditioning with the study of sports nutrition to mould you into an expert industry practitioner. Delivered in partnership with Birmingham City FC Community Trust, this course allows you to gain a Level 3 qualification while competing at a high level of football and training with UEFA licensed coaches at elite facilities.

Project Management & Innovation Msc

All of them are found near to each other which is very convenient for us as students to socialise easily. During these talks, we have the chance to attend a seminar where artists are presenting their work to us! That's an amazing way to be provided with an insight into how the industry works and be prepared for our working lives after graduation. On Tuesdays I have a lecture which is about two or two and a half hours, depending on how much we need to cover.

Ba Hons Business Management

This one-year diploma will give you an intensive introduction to computer science and a qualification equivalent to A-levels, opening the doors to university study. Students also have the opportunity of collaborations and studying within partner international educational institutions for a period of time during year two. Costs vary hugely between countries and areas, so it is very important to research costs well ahead of time and budget accurately.

This will allow you to develop your knowledge and technical skills and build a strong portfolio, which may help you get onto the more competitive fashion courses at top universities. Some universities also offer a four-year undergraduate degree that includes an extra foundation year. The entry requirements are usually a bit lower than if you’re applying to go straight onto an undergraduate degree. You will study fashion journalism across multiple platforms, from print and broadcast to online and social media. Our fashion and fashion business degree equips you with a range of skills suitable for starting careers in the industry. Our graduates are employed in buying, merchandising, strategic marketing, e-commerce, sourcing and allocating, sales, production management and more, and often use their knowledge to start their careers as freelancers.

Business Analysis And Technology & Business Law Ba Hons

In the third year, you’ll work with a greater level of independence. You’ll use your research, critical analysis, and communication skills to produce a stimulating report. You may even design and make a protype to complement your findings. You’ll also pursue a detailed inquiry into an aspect of design culture that fascinates you.

The EIC is a not-for-profit organisation for UK-registered companies who deliver goods and services to the energy industries worldwide and covers across energy sectors including renewable energy, civil nuclear and oil and gas. NMDC represents the leaders of the UK’s national collections and major regional museums. The NFU is the representative body for agriculture and horticulture in England and Wales. If you are a farmer or a grower, you can also fill out a form to request information about your specific issue. Many of these websites also include sector-specific guidance and Q&A. This list does not cover all trade associations and business representatives.

Depending on the career you’re interested in, it’s likely that you’ll need to study a suitable postgraduate degree or get some good work experience. Fashion photographers and journalists, for example, could look for work in a different area, such as sport or food, although you’ll usually need to study a relevant postgraduate degree and/or get some work experience in this area. You will learn about every aspect of the fashion design process, from research and design development to garment construction and utilising media to present fashion concepts to the public. You will work in 2D and 3D and explore areas such as textiles, styling, photography, trend forecasting, pattern cutting, draping and fashion drawing/illustration. This will be underpinned by your study of fashion business and marketing, the history of fashion and its wider cultural context. Combining theory with creative practice, you will be able to develop intellectual, technical and professional skills and knowledge to succeed.

Students will employ advanced research methodologies to negotiated, self-written briefs that draw on primary research, prior experience, individual strengths and aspirations whilst considering social, cultural and industrial influences. Students will take an analytical approach to define innovative Sportswear concepts and design with integrity and purpose, mastering technologies and performance materials and finishes. Reflecting the collaborative and transformative fashion industry, students will think beyond their own practice and consider social, cultural, political and industrial influences on fashion.

Supply chain management is a relatively new topic which began to take shape in the 1980s and has gained momentum, in recent years, with advances in digital technology. In this module students will identify the needs of the customer and how to develop relationships, conventionally adversarial and arm’s length, to one of mutuality and trust. They will study the impact of the New Industrial Revolution, and the emergence of rapid manufacturing, advanced robotics and digitisation of the supply chain.

You’ll gain practical and technical skills to bring your creations to life. We’ll teach you the financial considerations to running a business. You may want to make fashion for the high street, the runway, or a boutique.