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BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing with Foundation Year
Learn how fashion brands tell stories and sell products, through styling, content creation, social media and marketing strategy.
- Duration
- 4 years full-time (including Foundation Year)
- Starts
- January, May, September
- Where
- London
Course overview
Fashion depends as much on image and storytelling as on garments. After a creative foundation year that builds your visual and research skills, this degree explores fashion journalism, styling, photography, social media content and brand strategy.
You will produce campaigns, editorial shoots and digital content, and learn the data and consumer insight behind successful fashion marketing. Your portfolio will show both creative flair and a firm grasp of how the business works.
Who this course is for
For creative communicators who love fashion culture and want to work on the brand, media or marketing side of the industry.
What you will study
Module titles vary slightly between partner institutions and may change from year to year. Typical modules include:
- Creative Practice Foundations
- Visual Research and Trend Analysis
- Fashion Styling and Image
- Fashion Communication and Journalism
- Social Media and Content Creation
- Consumer Behaviour
- Fashion Brand Strategy
- Final Major Project
Entry requirements
- No formal qualifications required for applicants aged 21 or over
- Portfolio or creative task reviewed at interview
- International applicants: IELTS 5.5 overall or equivalent
Every application is considered individually. If you are unsure whether you qualify, ask us before you rule yourself out.
Where it can lead
Graduates of this kind of programme go on to roles such as:
- Fashion marketing executive
- Social media and content creator
- Stylist
- PR and communications assistant
- Brand coordinator
- Fashion writer
Fees and funding
Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan, paid straight to the institution, and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. You only start repaying once you finish and earn above the repayment threshold.
International students pay tuition fees directly to the institution. We will give you the exact fee for your intake and explain any scholarships or instalment options.
Guidance for UK students | Guidance for international students
How to apply
Talk to an adviser
A free call to check the course suits your goals and that you meet the entry requirements.
Submit your application
Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.
Interview or assessment
Most partner institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.
Offer and funding
Accept your offer and, if eligible, complete your Student Finance application with our support.
Questions about this course
When does BA (Hons) Fashion Media and Marketing with Foundation Year start?
This course normally starts in January, May, September. We recommend applying at least eight weeks before your preferred start date so there is time for your interview and funding.
How long does it take?
The course takes 4 years full-time (including Foundation Year). Study mode: full-time, on campus with blended learning.
Can I apply as a mature student?
Yes. Applicants aged 21 or over are welcome, and many are assessed on experience, an interview and a short written task rather than recent exam results.
Do I have to pay Lampton Education for help with my application?
No. Our advice and application support are free for students from first conversation to enrolment.
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