International Fashion Business (Top-Up) Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

The BA (Hons) International Fashion Business (Top-Up) is a one-year course designed for those who have completed a relevant HND or two years of undergraduate study and want to progress to a full Bachelors degree.

You’ll explore the global fashion industry with a strong focus on employability, sustainability, and ethical business practices. Through industry-led projects and collaborative briefs, you’ll build industry relevant experience, developing core skills in brand development, global fashion management, and responsible business strategy.

The programme structure has been developed with shared modules across our fashion portfolio to provide innovative teaching and enhance the undergraduate community within an interdisciplinary and internationalised learning culture.

You will work on projects that show your ability to solve real-world problems and develop forward-thinking ideas. Whether you want to launch your own venture or step into a leadership role, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in the global fashion business. 

Features and benefits

* Accelerated learning: This is an ideal degree if you want to top up your existing qualifications and achieve a BA (Hons) degree in just one year.

* Seamless progression: On successful completion of the programme, you can progress directly onto a masters degree at Manchester Fashion Institute.

* Industry engagement: You will have the chance to engage with employers and promote your work through live events, displays and simulated real world scenarios such as mock interviews or pitches.

* Real-world exposure: A strong focus on industry, with industry visits, field trips to related businesses and organisations and input from guest speakers and industry experts throughout the programme.

* Diverse collaboration: Opportunity to work alongside a student group with diverse experiences and educational and cultural backgrounds.