Level 3 Diploma in Fashion Retail

Selection process

To assess your suitability for the Level 3 Diploma course, the selection process will include an interview, where one or more members of the course team will see you. This will allow us to gain a good idea of your self-motivation and commitment. It will also give you an opportunity to ask questions about the course.

Structure

The Level 3 Diploma offers a unique one year intensive programme in retail with a fashion context. If you want to specialise in Fashion Retail, you’ll study the basic principles through the Core Units listed. Your understanding will be further developed by experience gained in your work placements and by the Master Class programme that is unique to the Fashion Retail Academy. To achieve the qualification you must complete all core units of Fashion Retail.

Core Units

• Management Skills
• Store Operations
• Buying & Merchandising
• Visual Merchandising
• Fashion Promotion
• Style Advising for Retail
• Pixel Based Image Manipulation
• Promoting Personal Progression
• Professional Development in Retail Management

What’s next after the Level 3 Diploma?

With a Level 3 Diploma you’ll be well placed to apply for various positions within Fashion Retail including Junior Management positions/ Management Training Schemes, PR Assistant, Administrative Assistants for Buying or Merchandising and Junior Visual Merchandising Assistants. Successful students may also wish to continue their studies further at the Fashion Retail Academy. If you have attained Merit/ Distinction grade at the end of this course and have good studentship, you may apply for Level 4 courses in Buying & Merchandising and Visual Merchandising. Alternatively you may seek entry to Higher Education such as our Foundation Degree in Fashion Retail Management or apply elsewhere for a degree programme.