BA (Hons) Fashion Marketing and Journalism at London Metropolitan University

Programme overview

This undergraduate degree gives you the opportunity to study with experienced journalists and marketeers in the heart of London’s buzzing fashion scene. As industry experts, they’ll help you develop all the skills, knowledge and contacts you need for a career in fashion journalism. You’ll also gain first-hand experience of the industry during a work placement with some of the leading names in fashion marketing and journalism.

Faculty: School of Computing and Digital Media | Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Intake: January 2027, September 2027 | Location: London, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1: Audio and Video Techniques, History of Journalism in Context, Introduction to Fashion Journalism and Communications, Journalism: Perspectives and Ideas, Mobile Journalism: Fashion Features, Practice of Marketing, Principles of Marketing, Reporting: News and Features. Year 2: Fashion Journalism: Collaborative Project, Journalism: Public Interest and Power, Media Law and Ethics, Newsroom Production: Employability, Newsroom Production: Holloway Express, Journalism Industry Experience, Learning through Work, Digital Project Management, Documentary Photography, Graphical Communications, Online Fashion Retailing, Podcast Production and Sonic Branding, Popular Music: History and Culture, Styling and Journalism, Writing Short Films: Introduction to Screenwriting. Year 3: Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Audio, Advanced Broadcast Journalism: Video, Creating Packages, Magazine Branding, Consultancy Project, Creative Practice Dissertation Project, Creative Research Dissertation Project, Arts, Culture and Lifestyle Journalism, Audio Plug-in Coding, Brand Management, Digital Video Post Production, Documentary Filmmaking, Fashion Writing and Reporting, Film and TV: Industry and Politics.

Career pathways

During this degree, you’ll gain the qualifications and skills you need for a range of roles in fashion journalism, newspapers and magazines (both print and online.

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Entry requirements

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have: a minimum of grades BBC in three A levels (or a minimum of 112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma) GCSE English at grade C/grade 4 or above (or equivalent) If you do not have traditional qualifications or cannot meet the entry requirements for this undergraduate degree, you may still be able to gain entry by completing our Fashion Marketing and Journalism (including foundation year) BA (Hons) degree. Applicants with relevant professional qualifications or extensive professional experience will also be considered on a case by case basis. English language: London Met's standard English language requirements apply (Student visa applicants may need a SELT such as Academic IELTS).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

International applicants: GBP 19,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time, January 2027 entry Source

Intake: January 2027, September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://evision.londonmet.ac.uk/urd/sits.urd/run/SIW_IPP_LGN.login?process=siw_ipp_app&code1=NP5M-B

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