BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (Top-Up) at Manchester Metropolitan University

Programme overview

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (Top-Up) is a one-year course designed for those who have completed a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study and want to progress to a full Bachelors degree. You’ll explore the global fashion industry with a strong focus on employability, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Through industry-led projects and collaborative briefs, you’ll build industry relevant experience, developing core skills in brand development, global fashion management, and responsible business strategy.

What you will study

Our BA (Hons) International Fashion Business course focuses on developing a broad knowledge of the fashion industry, building creative thinking and commercial acumen. You will acquire invaluable insight into the fundamentals of global business strategy, explore real market insight and future global trends as well as developing management, leadership, strategic and commercial skills. Year 1 core: Sustainable Global Strategy; options: Fashion Enterprise Project, Leadership and Entrepreneurship, Fashion Consultancy Project, Sustainability Project, Fashion Research Project.

Career pathways

This course’s specialist pathways help you define your practice and ambitions within global fashion landscape and wider social contexts. You’ll develop cultural and business awareness, and gain practical experience through simulated real-world scenarios and live projects.

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Entry requirements

For entry to the course you will require: Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English. 240 CATS credits at Level 4 and 5 with a minimum average score of 50%. HND Completed with a grade of Merit. An academic reference from your current institution. Grade C/4 in GCSE Maths and English. This one-year top-up degree offers direct entry at Level 6 to students who have previously completed a relevant HND (or equivalent), or Level 5 of a relevant undergraduate degree, who wish to use their current qualifications to develop skills in international fashion practices. IELTS: 6.0 overall with no individual element below 5.5.

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 1 year full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucas.com

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