Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons) at De Montfort University

Programme overview

Explore the perfect blend of creative flair and strategy while learning the intricate process of selecting and sourcing to satisfy trends, consumer needs, sustainability and social responsibility On this course you will gain a comprehensive understanding of trend analysis, design, retail management, and supply chain logistics in the dynamic fashion industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Humanities | Department: Fashion and Textiles | Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement. Six years part-time. | Study mode: full-time, part-time, optional placement year (sandwich) | Intake: September | Location: Leicester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Fashion Consumer and Marketplace, Design and Development, Fashion Lifecycle, Sustainable Futures. Year 2: Buying and Professional Practice, Design Innovation and Sustainable Futures, Fashion Buying Professional Practice, Fashion Design Practice. Year 3: Major Design Project or Major Research Project.

Career pathways

Our graduates are working for companies such as Monsoon, Fashion UK and Next. Other students have buying roles at companies such as Reiss, Primark, Next, Urban Outfitters and George.

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Application information

Entry requirements

UCAS points: 112; A Level: BBC; BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM; T Levels: Merit; Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit; International Baccalaureate (IB): 26; GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths; If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential. UCAS code W224.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; UK/home rate Source

International applicants: GBP 17,600 a year (2027/28). Tuition fee; EU and international rate Source

Intake: September

Duration: Three years full-time, four years full-time with a placement. Six years part-time.

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com/explore/unis/6d06ed34/de-montfort-university

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