Fashion Business (Top up Award)

Please note this course is no longer open to application for the September 2026 intake.

This Fashion Business Top-Up course prepares you for a dynamic career in the fashion industry, combining elements of fashion communication, marketing and management.

You can develop a broad range of skills, including marketing strategy, multimedia consumer engagement, brand development, market research, trend analysis, buying and merchandising and retail management, digital data management, business ethics and responsible fashion commerce. The course encourages creativity and critical thinking, challenging you to think about the fashion business responsibly while solving real-world problems.

You’ll be encouraged to refine your skills across various disciplines, from management to marketing, preparing you for a successful career in the fashion business.

A collaborative environment supports practical and theoretical projects, giving you the competitive edge needed to succeed in the fashion business.

Joining the Northumbria means joining a business-focused, professional university with a global reputation for academic excellence. Northumbria are currently ranked Gold for student outcomes and Silver for overall teaching excellence (Teaching Excellence Framework 2023).

Located in Newcastle, Northumbria University is home to an enormous student population of 31,170, and consequently, some of the best nightlife scenes in the country! Newcastle also has one of the lowest costs of living in the country (We Buy Any Home, 2024), so you don't have to break the bank to have fun either!

There's truly something for everyone at Northumbria! You can make use of the fantastic facilities including the £30 million flagship Sports Central. And if exploring is more your thing? You're never far from beaches, stunning countryside and local history.

Find out more about Northumbria and get in touch today!