Fashion Communication and Styling BA Honours

What will you study on the BA Fashion Communication and Styling?

You will gain an insight into both contemporary fashion and the wider field of visual communication. You will engage with a broad range of professional skills and acquire first-hand experience of current industry practice, through work experience and collaboration:

In Year 1, you will focus on skills. You will learn a broad range of skills and get the opportunity to apply these skills through live and collaborative projects. You will cover topics such as styling, photography, graphic design and art direction, film, illustration and magazine production.

Year 2 is career-focused and you will undertake a six-week work placement and follow a specialist pathway. You can choose from:

• Styling
• Photography and Film
• Art Direction

Year 3 is self-directed, supported by one-to-one tutorials and workshops. You will work towards the production of a professional portfolio showcasing your specialist skills and a written dissertation.

Modules

Our fashion degree course will prepare for you a fast-paced, challenging career in fashion and related industries.

Why study fashion communication and styling with us

Ours is one of the most exciting fashion courses in London, with a comprehensive study of fashions past and future developments. We are one of the only courses where you will take part in the Degree Show, showcasing your work and increasing your professional network. Youll get the opportunity to work with a wide range of media and visual communication methods that are central to the fashion industry. We take an innovative approach to the subject and youll be encouraged to explore a range of media, all the while considering and developing your own personal style and direction. Besides a theoretical and practical foundation, youll also gain essential abilities that will enhance your employability even beyond the fashion industry.

Were proud to be ranked fourth in London for Fashion (Guardian University Guide 2019).

Understand practical fashion communication and develop your styling skills

We strongly believe the best way to prepare you for a career in this exciting field is with hands-on experience throughout the course. Thats why youll get the opportunity to apply your theoretical knowledge, like responding to live briefs set by industry experts, not just your lecturers.

During your fashion communication degree you'll take part in a work placement or equivalent activity, allowing you to spend time in a live work environment in your chosen area of the fashion industry. Past students have worked with Hero magazine, Man About Town, Law and Wonderland, and they have also worked closely with editor Alex James Taylor.

You will learn how to engage with and utilise modern communication technologies and facilities available through the University. Inductions, workshops and support facilities including digital software and a full range of studio and photographic equipment are available.

Get the support you need

We'll make sure you get the support you need to succeed. From your Personal Tutor to your Graduate Academic Assistant, each one has studied your subject and will provide the support you need based on their own experience. If you need a little help with writing, numeracy or library skills, we can help with that too. Students are also supported by specialised technicians, people who are experienced professionals in their fields, in the studio.

Qualifications

In addition to qualifications such as A level and International Baccalaureate, we accept a wide range of international qualifications.

Find out more about the qualifications we accept from your country on the relevant support in your country page. If you are unsure about the suitability of your qualifications or would like help with your application, please contact your nearest regional office for support.

English language requirements for international students

You must have competence in English language to study with us. The most commonly accepted evidence of English language ability is IELTS 6.0 (with minimum 5.5 in all components). We also normally require Grade C GCSE or an equivalent qualification. Visit our English language requirements page for a full list of accepted tests and qualifications. For some EU countries, we may be able to accept English language competency evidenced through your high school qualification. If you don't meet our minimum English language requirements, we offer an intensive pre-sessional English course.

Visas and immigration

In order to study in the UK, you will need to apply for a student route visa. Please see our visas and immigration page for further information.

How can the BA Fashion Communication and Styling support your career?

This degree leads to a diverse range of fashion media roles including stylist, photographer, fashion editor, art director, casting agent, graphic designer, PR consultant and illustrator.

Success stories

Graduates from the fashion courses at Middlesex include internationally known illustrator and art director Richard Gray, menswear designer Martine Rose and Richard Sloan, stylist and art director who has worked with Kylie Minogue and Lily Allen.

Elise Watson

Elise graduated in 2018 and specialised in photography during her studies. Since graduating she has become interested in the subject of gentrification in London and was featured in Hero magazine as the photographer helping to save Londons vibrant South American community from gentrification.

Truths about being a queer person of colour

More recently, graduates Ana Catarina Almeida and Chanel Baker have produced this collaborative film about the realities of being a young black gay man and it was also featured in Dazed.