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Fashion buying requires both strong commercial understanding as well as theoretical knowledge. After looking at the roles and responsibilities of buyers – from design concept to point of sale – you’ll focus on the business side of fashion, building your knowledge of planning, branding, public relations/communications and social media platforms.
You will study computer-aided design (CAD) to ensure that your design and marketing concepts can be presented and communicated in a professional, and industry-recognised, style. You will also cover report writing, data selection, pre...
Fashion buying requires both strong commercial understanding as well as theoretical knowledge. After looking at the roles and responsibilities of buyers – from design concept to point of sale – you’ll focus on the business side of fashion, building your knowledge of planning, branding, public relations/communications and social media platforms.<br/><br/>You will study computer-aided design (CAD) to ensure that your design and marketing concepts can be presented and communicated in a professional, and industry-recognised, style. You will also cover report writing, data selection, presentation and critical analysis.<br/><br/>Develop the practical skills needed to take on the challenges of our rapidly evolving industry, focusing on the shift in consumer demand from high street to online shopping. With an emphasis on sustainability and social responsibility, we aim to give you the tools you will need to drive innovation at all stages of the buying process.<br/><br/>**Key features**<br/>* We are recognised as one of the country’s most sustainable fashion and textiles schools (Green Gown Awards, 2021) and one of the best fashion schools in the world for 2022 (CEOWORLD, 2022). <br/><br/><br/>* Work on live projects with industry partners to learn from buying, marketing and creative experts. Previous briefs include sustainable projects with Stella McCartney and Ted Baker, and a trend forecasting project with Next.<br/><br/><br/>* Learn how to analyse consumer behaviour in order to develop targeted marketing and promotional campaigns for retailers.<br/><br/><br/>* Enhance your career prospects by choosing a year-long placement. Our students have worked at Next, Urban Outfitters, Mamas & Papas, Joules, Yours Clothing and O’Neill.<br/><br/><br/>* Our graduates have gone onto work at companies including Reiss, Next, Marks & Spencer, River Island and Selfridges, while others have started their own successful companies.<br/><br/><br/>* Develop highly sought after CAD skills in our state-of-the-art labs to enhance your fashion industry prospects.<br/><br/><br/>* Take part in our international experience programme, DMU Global. Students have benefited from trips to Porto, Antwerp, Amsterdam, Hong Kong and New York, meeting key influencers at top fashion brands.<br/><br/><br/>* Utilise an award-winning workshop and design space – the Vijay Patel Building – containing specialist facilities to foster fresh ideas and creativity. <br/><br/><br/>**If you are interested in advanced entry into Year 3 of this course, please visit the DMU website for the course details:** https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/pre-edu-2030/fashion-buying-with-marketing-ba-degree/fashion-buying-with-marketing-ba-degree.aspx
DMU are committed to helping every student reach their potential, whatever that might be.
At DMU, you'll be part of a diverse and welcoming student community. You'll also study and live at their city centre campus with everything on your doorstep. DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and named sixth most vibrant city in the UK (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2023).
DMU understand that university is just the beginning, and strive to empower you in your future career. With guaranteed work experience opportunities, their aw...
DMU are committed to helping every student reach their potential, whatever that might be.<br/><br/>At DMU, you'll be part of a diverse and welcoming student community. You'll also study and live at their city centre campus with everything on your doorstep. DMU is situated in the heart of Leicester, a student city rich in culture, diversity and named sixth most vibrant city in the UK (Top Cities Vibrancy Report, 2023).<br/><br/>DMU understand that university is just the beginning, and strive to empower you in your future career. With guaranteed work experience opportunities, their award-winning careers and employability team is on-hand to give you the support and guidance you need to pursue your dream career.<br/><br/>It's a great time to be at DMU. You can experience their innovative new block teaching and learning delivery that allows students to focus on one subject at a time, instead of several at once, with more regular assessments and a better study‑life balance.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Sandwich
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/2024
Campus
Leicester Campus
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
WN25
Institution Code
D26
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2
UCAS Tariff112 Access to HE DiplomaM:30 Pass QAA Access to Higher Education course with at least 30 level 3 credits at Merit. We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course. International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammePearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM A level112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent OR Pass Foundation in Art and Design T Level |
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