BA (Hons) Fashion Communication with Business Studies at University of Brighton

Programme overview

University of Brighton’s Fashion Communication with Business Studies course is a forward-thinking, industry-driven programme that equips you with the creative and strategic skills to shape the future of fashion media. Blending innovation with hands-on practice, the course empowers you to explore storytelling across film, editorial, photography, AI and digital content creation.

Faculty: School of Art and Media | Department: Fashion, Textiles and 3D Design | Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 2027 entry | Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will explore the creative and professional practice of fashion communication and how visual narratives and identities are constructed through clothing, image making and cultural context. Through practical sessions and workshops in visual research, collage, illustration, styling, photography, lighting and publishing software, you will develop skills in fashion communication, styling and image making. You’ll also learn about concept development, colour, texture, composition and the role of the stylist in contemporary fashion media. Modules include Introduction to Fashion Styling and Image Making, Design and Culture Under Scrutiny, Digital Marketing for Community Engagement, Market Research and Business in the Creative Industries, Visual promotion, Editorial Brief, Creative Enterprise in the Community, Fashion Futures Pathways: Experiences and Spaces, Design and Culture: Critical Studies and Research Skills, Design Management and Business Plan.

Career pathways

Fashion has a distinguished reputation at Brighton and our graduates leave with the creative skills and business knowledge to equip them in this fast-moving industry. Graduates of Fashion Communication with Business Studies can expect to work in careers such as: This degree also opens up postgraduate study options.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Your portfolio. Your portfolio is the most important part of your application for this course. Your grades do matter so you’ll still need to work hard but they’re not the only thing we take into account. Every application is considered individually. Even if your predicted or actual grades are below our usual range, we will review your application if your portfolio shows high-quality work and demonstrates your thinking and abilities. A-levels ABB–BCC. BTEC Extended Diploma DDM–MMM. UCAS tariff 104–128 points. Art foundation diploma Pass. A foundation diploma is not a requirement for entry – it is just one of a range of qualifications that is accepted for admission to this course. International Baccalaureate 27 points, with three subjects at Higher level. UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma Merit. Access to HE Diploma Pass with 60 credits overall. Art and design courses preferred. At least 45 credits at level 3, and 30 credits must be at merit or above. T-level Merit in any T-level. English language requirements. If English is not your first language, IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,108 a year (2026/27). First-year tuition fee, full-time; fees may rise in later years. Source

Intake: 2027 entry

Duration: full-time: 3 years; with placement year: 4 years

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

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