MSc International Fashion Retailing

The University of Manchester

United Kingdom, Manchester

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The University of Manchester

United Kingdom , Manchester

Key Facts

Program Level

Master by Course Work

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

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Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesJanuary-2026

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Duration 12 month(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 36,800 / year

Next Intake January-2026

MSc International Fashion Retailing

About

Specialise in fashion retailing and strengthen your strategic business skills for a career in a substantial, competitive sector.
Undertake an extensive research project and deepen your knowledge in an area of your interest.

The International Fashion Retailing course is one of three MSc Fashion Business courses we offer. Depending on your career aspirations and personal interests, we recommend that you also consider our MSc in International Fashion Marketing and our MSc in International Fashion Retailing (Entrepreneurship and Innovation).

On all these courses you will develop your skills for research, critical thinking, analysis, problem solving and effective communication in the context of fashion business.

International Fashion Marketing is a good option if you are interested in advertising, promotions, brand management and any other aspect of marketing. In contrast, International Fashion Retailing focuses more on retail, sales, and operations management. The further option is International Fashion Retailing (Entrepreneurship and Innovation) which is similar to International Fashion Retailing but emphasises how change and innovation can be managed within organisations and is also designed for those who wish to start their own business. Please note: you should only apply for one of these Fashion courses.

The International Fashion Retailing master's course aims to equip the global fashion-retail managers of the future with skills in omni-channel retailing, technology and international business strategy. You will be joining a community of creative innovators who want to challenge their potential and make an impact on the fashion world.

The course focuses on the international scope of fashion business, discovering and understanding new emerging trends that impact upon fashion retail with a focus on real-world issues, such as sustainability, digital and globalisation. You will learn the managerial and subject know-how to enable you to innovate and create original and attractive products and services for an increasingly competitive international market. You will explore the evolution of retail from traditional 'bricks and mortar' stores through to the contemporary omni-channel strategy, and examine growth strategies and innovation in the global fashion and retail industry, including the potential of the metaverse.

The wide range of industry-relevant themes provide you with the opportunity to learn from insider experience including gaining an in-depth understanding of the fashion consumer and fashion retail channels to market.

This course is suitable for students from most academic backgrounds and equips graduates with the necessary management skills vital for a career in the fast-paced world of international fashion retailing.

Disciplines

MSc

Requirements

Entry Requirements

2.1 UK Honours degree or equivalent. Applications from candidates with academic backgrounds in Marketing, Management, Arts, Fashion and Social Science (combinations of English, History, Languages, Politics, Psychology) related disciplines (minor or major) are particularly welcomed. All backgrounds must contain substantial management, marketing or social science content.

Full entry requirements

English Program Requirements

All applicants will need to demonstrate competency in English language. Applicants who do not already possess an acceptable English Language qualification will need to take a recognised test and attain the required English Language score:

IELTS: at least 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.
TOFEL iBT: at least 90 overall with no sub-test below 20. We do not accept 'MyBestScore'.
Pearson PTE: at least 70 overall with no sub-test below 65.

Further information on language requirements can be found on our website .

Pre-sessional English

We will consider applicants who do not meet these scores but you may be required to complete a pre-sessional English language course at the University of Manchester prior to the start of the course.

To be considered for a pre-sessional English language course for this programme we require the following minimum IELTS (Academic) scores:

6 Week Pre-Sessional Course: Minimum 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.
10 Week Pre-sessional Course: Minimum 5.5 overall with no sub-test below 5.5.

If you have not yet completed your current academic study and are interested in studying a pre-sessional course, you must hold an IELTS for UKVI (Academic) test certificate.

Career

Career opportunities

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Studying at The University of Manchester on MSc International Fashion Retailing opened a door to the exciting world of fashion business to me, and I did enjoy how the campus is integrated in the city of Manchester, and how our academic life is intertwined with the Mancunian lifestyle
Lawrence Hua / Graduate 2016 - Currently Senior Operation Executive at Vogue China

Graduates from our Department have excellent employment prospects. Graduates from our three MSc courses in International Fashion have typically been employed as buyers, marketers, and PR-related roles. Several students join small start-ups or found their own businesses.

Thanks to the extensive contacts of our staff, we can help connect students to almost any part of the fashion industry that they are interested in.

Recent graduates from these MSc courses have gone on to work for companies including:

IBM
Marks and Spencer
Oasis
Mercedes Benz
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Charnos
National Westminster Bank
Shell
Milliken
Harrods
Burberry
Gucci
The Hut Group
ASOS
Prada

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.