Fashion Branding and Communication - BA (Hons)
-
Good experience by far and I met amazing people and they made the experience worthwhile. Course opened more avenues and it was truly surprising for me. I would surely recommend the uni to all and come back for more such time.
← | →
Bachelor's degree
In Birmingham
Description
-
Type
Bachelor's degree
-
Location
Birmingham
-
Duration
3 Years
Then this course is for you. Its unique mix of both fashion communication and branding will give you the skills you will need to be a creative, confident, well-informed fashion communicator, ready for the industry.
You will be taught by an industry-experienced teaching team and by visiting industry professionals. There is also the opportunity to participate in live industry-based projects and competitions, such as working with Textile View 2 magazine, and L’oreal Brand Storm.
You will develop visual and written communication skills across a broad range of creative media (creative direction and styling, art direction and graphics, print and digital design, branding strategy and journalistic writing) associated with the fashion industry. There will also be the chance to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders, at events such as Graduate Fashion Week in London.
Based at our City Centre Campus, you will have access to photography studios and equipment, relevant software and computer equipment, as well as a faculty of creative students to collaborate with. You can also take part in the international Erasmus exchange programme and choose to follow our four-year sandwich option, which features a one-year industry internship.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
You'll gain the skills you'll need to be a creative, confident and well-informed fashion communicator ready for the industry. Designers, brands and industry influencers all need strong visual communicators with a creative edge and commercial awareness.
You'll develop an all-round, in-depth understanding of the world of fashion communication and branding. It is an ideal choice if you are imaginative and committed to exploring the very best of the fashion sector.
OpportUNIty: Student Jobs on Campus ensures that our students are given a first opportunity to fill many part-time temporary positions within the University. This allows you to work while you study with us, fitting the job around your course commitments. By taking part in the scheme, you will gain valuable experiences and employability skills, enhancing your prospects in the job market.
GCSE English Language at grade C/4 or above
GCSE Maths at grade C/4 or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
See level 3 entry under Irish Leaving Certificate for full details
English Language at grade C or above
Maths at grade C or above
Must have been achieved at the point of enrolment
You'll get to work on international industry competitions, such as L’Oreal Brand Storm.
You'll enjoy a vast archive of fashion publications dating back to the 1930s.
You'll have the opportunity to showcase your final-year work to industry leaders at events such as Graduate Fashion Week in London and our Arts, Design and Media (ADM) Faculty degree show in Birmingham.
You'll have the chance to visit international fashion cities such as London, Berlin, Copenhagen and New York.
You'll collaborate with other students from across the ADM faculty.
Reviews
-
Good experience by far and I met amazing people and they made the experience worthwhile. Course opened more avenues and it was truly surprising for me. I would surely recommend the uni to all and come back for more such time.
← | →
Course rating
Recommended
Centre rating
Student Reviewer
This centre's achievements
All courses are up to date
The average rating is higher than 3.7
More than 50 reviews in the last 12 months
This centre has featured on Emagister for 14 years
Subjects
- Branding
- Project
- Industry
- Communication Training
- Communication
- Brand Strategy
- Fashion Branding
- Publication Design
- Trend Forecasting
- Visual Literacy
- Creative Fashion
- Brand Generation
- Fashion Practitioner
- Writing for Fashion
Course programme
In order to complete this course a student must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 80 credits):
- Fashion Writing and Design for Publications
- Trend Forecasting
- Visual Literacy
- Creative Fashion Branding Communication
Year two
Year two modules build upon your knowledge and skills gained in year one, and apply this to a more external focus, including industry competitions and
internships, thus allowing you to focus on your professional and career goals.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 100 credits):
- Industry Competition Briefs
- Fashion Practitioner Case Study
- Brand Generation
- Work Placement
- Collaborative Practice
Year three
In your final year you will focus on the area of the fashion industry you intend to work in. You are able to tailor your final-year projects to an area of the industry you're most interested in, and supports your career ambitions.
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
- Major Project
- Independent Final Project
- Self Branding and Promotion
Additional information
Study mode: Full Time (3 years), Sandwich (4 years)
UK students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Mode - Sandwich
Duration - 4 years
Fees - Study Year - £9,250 / Placement Year - £1,650
International students
Award: BA (Hons) Starting: Sep 2021
Full Time 3 years £13,200 per year
Mode - Sandwich
Duration - 4 years
Study Year - £13,200 / Placement Year - £13,200
Fashion Branding and Communication - BA (Hons)