- This course is accredited by The Chartered Institute of Marketing and The Textile Institute.
- As a BSc, this course enables students to understand the science and technology behind the fabrics and garments they work with, ensuring that they can create, manage and market commercially viable knitted, woven and printed fabrics and garments worldwide.
- Strong links with industry, including careers events promoting placements and graduate opportunities from companies such as Next, ASOS and Tommy Hilfiger.
- Learn in our brand-new Home of Engineering and Materials . A purpose-built space for innovation and creativity that is transforming the way our students study, research and shape the world.
BSc Fashion Management
University Rank:#35
Duration3 year(s)
Tuition FeeGBP 53,478 / Year
Next IntakeSeptember 1, 2026
BSc Fashion Management
About
The Fashion Management course provides students with an opportunity to focus on management theory as well as the textiles science and technology context of the fashion industry. It addresses contemporary management concepts stemming from changing organisational structures, complex environmental conditions, new technological developments and increasingly diverse work practices. This course highlights critical issues involved in both managing and being managed, including components of organisations, environment, strategy, structure, culture, tasks, people and outputs and managerial decisions in the context of the global fashion industry.
Management is the effective and efficient use of resources to attain organisational goals. This involves planning, organising, leading and controlling. It informs every aspect of daily business from developing customer relationships and implementing marketing activities, to the coordination of key suppliers and ethical sourcing. Students will learn the modern contemporary management approaches and techniques thoroughly grounded in the innovative world of fashion. Management will be explored in all aspects of contemporary business life including brand management, design, production and the supply chain.
Our students study contemporary including sustainability, social responsibility and stakeholder engagement. From day one, students will engage with real managers in real settings, learning to reconcile academic theory with actual practice. This culminates in the opportunity to use their learning to make a difference by working with, or starting, a company to analyse practices and recommend areas for improvement and development.
Requirements
Entry Requirements
35 points overall with 6,6,5 in three subjects at Higher Level.
We will accept either Mathematics: analysis and approaches or Mathematics: applications and interpretation at SL or HL.
English Program Requirements
All applicants to the University (from the UK and Overseas) are required to show evidence of English Language proficiency. The minimum English Language requirement for this course is either:
- GCSE/iGCSE English Language grade C/4
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no sub-skill below 6.0.
- An acceptable equivalent qualification
Please note that if you hold English as a Second Language iGCSE qualification, we may also require you to offer one of our acceptable equivalent or achieve a higher grade in your iGCSE than the one stated above.
The UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) requires that every student from outside the UK and the EU must show evidence of a minimum level of English Language in order to be granted a UK visa to study at undergraduate or postgraduate level. This level is often referred to as the 'B2 level'.
Career
Career opportunities
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Our graduates leave Manchester with the knowledge, specialist skills and professional attributes applicable for careers within this incredibly diverse and fast-evolving industry, including ethical sourcing, sustainability, brand and operations management, buying and merchandising, garment technology, marketing, technological innovation, and diversity and inclusion. We also prepare students for graduate scheme opportunities with employers from The Hut Group and Uniqlo to M&S.
The University of Manchester is one of the most targeted universities in the UK for top graduate employers. Graduate with a degree from us and you'll be in high demand, according to The Graduate Market in 2023 report - High Fliers Research .
Some of the roles our recent graduates have gone on to include:
- Fashion Buyer
- Retail Manager
- Design Manager
- Product Developer
- Merchandiser
- Supply Chain Specialist
- Fashion Marketer
- Garment Technician
- Trend Forecasting
- Data Analyst
- Public Relations
- Fashion blogger/journalist
- Fashion Researcher
Our recent graduates have gone on to work for:
- Urban Outfitters
- Burberry
- NBrown
- Gymshark
- Nike
- WGSN
- Uniqlo
- JD Sports
- Hugo Boss
- Zalando
- Stella McCartney
- Boohoo plc
- Matalan
- Marks and Spencer
- Oasis
- Next
- John Lewis
- Paul Smith
- ASOS
- Pretty Little Things
Throughout your degree journey, we offer a diverse range of events and services that help our students develop their careers knowledge and professional skills.
Industry collaborations
Our Made in Manchester industry insights series allows students to engage with a range of fashion and related brands and organisations. Our network of industry specialists regularly meets with students to discuss graduate and placement opportunities.
Meet the professionals
We regularly hold alumni panel events where our graduates come and talk about their career experiences and progression. The events are a fantastic opportunity for our students to gain invaluable advice and insights into different roles within the fashion, apparel and related sectors, and provide an opportunity to connect with our alumni.
Placement support
We can help you find exciting placement and internship opportunities and support you through the application process. We'll also provide support during the industrial placement year as part of the accredited programme.
Careers Service
We are committed to helping you get the best start after graduation, that's why The University of Manchester's award-winning Careers Service will continue to support you two years after graduation.
Department of Materials Blog
Explore more about our students' experiences, our alumni and where they are now, and our department in our blog .
Accrediting organisations
This course is accredited by The Textile Institute and The Chartered Institute of Marketing.
The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) is the leading professional body for marketers worldwide and exists to develop the marketing profession, maintain professional standards and improve the skills of marketing practitioners. The University of Manchester has joined forces with CIM to give students the opportunity to gain professional qualifications through the CIM Accredited Degree partnership. CIM qualifications are highly sought after by employers, and their content is reflected in our own degrees which ensures we are equipping students with the best opportunities for a successful marketing career.
Fee Information
Tuition Fee
53,478 / year
BSc Fashion Management
The University of Manchester
United Kingdom, Manchester