Fashion Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons)
Course Overview - Fashion Buying and Brand Management BA (Hons)
Ready to turn your love for fashion into a career? If you dream of building a career in buying, merchandising or brand management within the global fashion industry, our Fashion Buying & Brand Management degree could be your perfect fit.
This dynamic course blends business strategy with creativity, preparing you to create trend-led collections, develop products that reflect brand identity and make informed decisions that influence what consumers buy.
Youll gain in-depth knowledge and skills in brand and product management, exploring every level of the industry from...
Ready to turn your love for fashion into a career? If you dream of building a career in buying, merchandising or brand management within the global fashion industry, our Fashion Buying & Brand Management degree could be your perfect fit.<br/><br/>This dynamic course blends business strategy with creativity, preparing you to create trend-led collections, develop products that reflect brand identity and make informed decisions that influence what consumers buy.<br/><br/>Youll gain in-depth knowledge and skills in brand and product management, exploring every level of the industry from fast fashion and sustainable brands to international luxury labels, gaining a deep understanding of how brands position themselves in a fast-paced industry. Through hands-on projects, trend analysis and research opportunities, you’ll graduate with the confidence and expertise to build, manage and grow fashion brands in a global marketplace.<br/>Developed with the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM), our industry-aligned curriculum ensures you’re on the cutting edge of industry knowledge and practical skills.<br/><br/>You’ll also develop a thorough understanding of sustainability and responsibility within the fashion industry and supply chain management across the globe. You’ll work on globally relevant projects, with opportunities to jet off for study trips or exchange visits. <br/><br/>By understanding the ethical issues facing the fashion industry, you’ll emerge as a strategic and responsible fashion buying and brand professional, equipped with the creative expertise and visual skills to build ranges, develop products and shape the future of fashion.<br/><br/>We offer this degree with two study options. You can choose three years full-time or four years full-time which would include a one-year industry placement between years two and three that will give you hands-on experience in a real-life working environment. This year in industry gives you practical skills that many employers seek, giving you a competitive edge upon graduation.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
3 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Cardiff Met - Llandaff
Application Details
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Codes/info
Course Code
721C
Institution Code
C20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 45 credits at level 3 to reach a minimum of 112 points, grade combinations accepted
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A minimum tariff of 112 to include 2 x H5
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 points with a minimum of two H2 grades. Minimum grade H4 considered within points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Five GCSEs at grade C or above/grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths. For Welsh applicants we will accept either GCSE Mathematics or Mathematics-Numeracy. Five Scottish National 5 subjects at grade C or above to include English Language a
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
D*D*
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
DMM
Scottish Advanced Higher
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum DD
A level
Grade combinations totalling 112 points considered with a minimum CCC
T Level
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)
Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as the third A level
WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales
Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as the third subject
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| EU, International | £16,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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