Fashion Management (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)

De Montfort University

United Kingdom, Leicester

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De Montfort University

United Kingdom , Leicester

Key Facts

Program Level

Bachelor

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Course Code

W23060

Campuses

Main Site

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake Deadlines10-Sep-2026

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Duration 1 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 16,800 / year(s)

Next Intake 10-Sep-2026

Fashion Management (Level 6 Top Up) BA (Hons)

About

Realise your creative and individual potential within Fashion Management and learn the key skills needed to pursue a career in this dynamic and exciting industry.

This top-up programme is designed for Level 5 students who have completed education to an HND level (Level 5) in the UK or hold an international equivalent qualification in an Art & Design or Business subject, wishing to gain a BA (Honours) qualification in Fashion Management in one year.

The focus of the programme is on fashion business and management, and you will learn about fashion buying, marketing, innovation and entrepreneurship to equip you with a thorough understanding of the product development management process from product conception to point of sale. The curriculum concludes with an individual industry-focused major research project, with the flexibility to tailor your project towards either Marketing, Management, Buying or Trend in order to pursue your own area of interest.

Completing this programme will give you the chance to progress to the Fashion Management with Marketing MA at DMU, gaining two degrees in two years.

Understand the key elements of fashion business and management including product innovation, intellectual property law, business planning and entrepreneurship.

Develop key buying skills such as range planning, range building, negotiation and range analysis to produce a profitable and commercial fashion range.

Explore contemporary issues within the global fashion market place including consumer behaviour, segmentation, online and off-line fashion promotion.

Develop entrepreneurial skills and learn how to write your own business plan for a product or business idea, considering marketing strategies, launching the product and financial forecasting.

Our strong links with industry provide opportunities including guest lectures, work experience, placements and live projects.

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Requirements

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements

Typical offer

Credits

240 appropriate credits from level 4 and 5

Appropriate subject areas

Year two (Level 5) of a Fashion, Textiles or Business - related degree course

HND course in Fashion, Textiles or Business

Foundation degree in a related Fashion or Textiles discipline

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.

English language tuition, delivered by our British Council-accredited Centre for English Language Learning, is available both before and throughout the course if you need it.

Career

Where we could take you

DMU Global

This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.

Through DMU Global, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.

Graduate careers

This course is designed for those who are aiming for a career in fashion buying, and also offers broader career options which include fashion merchandising, product development, product management, sourcing and fashion marketing. It will also prepare you to work in a retail head office as well as sourcing offices and the extended supply base. The entrepreneurial skills gained on the course will provide an excellent platform to launch your own fashion business or product idea.

You will also have the opportunity to go onto study Fashion Management with Marketing MA at DMU, gaining two degrees in two years.