Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up

Completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject? Top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree in Fashion Promotion and Communication.
If you are an ambitious and creative individual who is keen to develop a career in fashion styling, image-making and digital media, this course could be for you.

Why study BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up at BNU?

A degree for you

Join a fast-paced and ever-evolving industry; with endless opportunities, you’ll be able to use your learnt skills and ideas to make waves and become a trend setter in the fashion industry and your career.

A top-up degree is the equivalent of the final year of an undergraduate degree, and offers a chance to deepen your knowledge, skills and understanding of your subject, while also getting an internationally-recognised qualification.
If you have completed a foundation-level degree, HND, or equivalent qualifications in a relevant Art and Design subject, you can choose to top-up your studies to gain a full bachelor’s degree.

Industry-level facilities

We are extremely proud to be able to offer industry-standard studios, technical machines and high-quality equipment to our fashion and textile-based courses.
You will master materials, both through traditional methods and using digital software. This includes an in-house fabric and yarn store, screen printing facilities, a dye laboratory and sewing and garment production facilities.
In our professional-working studio you’ll have you own workspace which you’ll be able to turn into your own personal area, where you can bring your designs to life and surround yourself with inspiration.
We also have specialist technicians and demonstrators on site to support and share their knowledge with you, when and if you need it.
As well as this you may also have the chance to access to our photography studios where you’ll be able to work collaboratively with photography and hair and make-up students to build your portfolio, and network like you would in the industry.

Taught by Industry

Led by an experienced course team, you'll benefit from industry expertise, guest lecturers, live project briefs, masterclasses and networking opportunities. As part of the College of Creative Arts, Technology and Engineering at BNU, the course combines practice-based learning with contextual studies and opportunities to collaborate across creative disciplines.

Top-Ranked

Our Fashion and Textiles programmes are ranked 3rd in the UK (The Guardian University Guide 2023) and achieved 95% overall student satisfaction in the National Student Survey 2022. Students and graduates have received recognition through awards and industry competitions, including the British Fashion Council scholarship, Real Leather. Stay Different. International Design Competition, New Designers collaboration awards and the Arts Thread/

Location

Our High Wycombe campus is within easy reach of London, providing access to exhibitions, galleries, fashion shows and creative events that can inspire and inform your practice.

What Will I Study?

This BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication Top-up degree explores the creative, strategic and communication aspects of the fashion industry. You'll develop skills across photography, styling, illustration, film, digital platforms, trend analysis, marketing, branding and public relations, while learning how to communicate and promote fashion effectively. Combining theory with creative practice, the course develops the intellectual, technical and professional skills needed for careers in fashion promotion and communication. By graduation, you'll be able to collaborate with designers and creative teams to develop and promote fashion concepts, collections and trends across a range of media, culminating in a final major project showcased at the BNU Summer Show.

At Bucks New University, you'll benefit from career-focused teaching, hands-on learning and a supportive community that helps you thrive throughout your degree and beyond.

You'll learn from lecturers with industry experience, gain practical skills in professional-standard facilities and receive personalised support through smaller class sizes. Beyond your course, The Big Deal gives every student free access to sports clubs, societies, fitness facilities, social events, trips, volunteering opportunities and career-boosting workshops. It's Bucks way of helping you discover new interests, meet like-minded people, build your CV and make the most of university life – all without paying extra membership fees.

Whether you're preparing for your future career, growing your confidence or looking for an unforgettable student experience, Bucks offers the opportunities and support to help you achieve your goals.