Fashion Buying and Merchandising BA (Hons)

Explore the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers at all levels of the fashion industry, with a focus on sustainability, digitalisation and data analytics.<br/><br/><strong>What can you expect?</strong><br/>BA (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising explores the responsibilities of buyers and merchandisers in relation to all levels of the market from value-orientated retailers to luxury brands. <br/>• Graduate destinations: Graduates of this course are highly employable; and have gained roles within the industry at companies such as Yoox, Net-a-Porter, Urban Outfitters, Burberry, ASOS, Selfridges, Liberty, Harrods, M&S, Harvey Nichols, Sweaty Betty, SKP, H&M and River Island.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Creative strategy: Master the balance between creative vision and commercial strategy, learning to curate product assortments that align with market demand and consumer behaviour.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Expert tutors: Learn from experienced professionals who have worked with leading global fashion businesses, offering valuable industry knowledge and mentoring.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Industry connections: Build strong relationships with top fashion retailers and brands through exclusive collaborations, equipping you with key networking opportunities and insights with brands such as Net-a-Porter, Nobodys Child, Levis, Nike, Cos, H&M, Disney and ASOS.<br/><br/><br/><br/>• Textile institute associateship level accreditation: Students enjoy membership benefits and graduates can apply to join the Textile Institute as Graduate members.<br/><br/><br/><br/><strong>About London College of Fashion</strong><br/>Studying at London College of Fashion, UAL, will immerse you in the global fashion industry. <br/><br/>Everything we do is focussed on this powerhouse industry and we offer courses that cover all areas of fashion, including design, media, communication and business. We are a global leader in fashion education and our home in London allows you to tap into the industry opportunities on offer across the capital. You’ll learn from experts in their field with a wealth of professional experience and we’ll prepare you for life after graduation as well, with employability support, live industry briefs, guest speakers and more. <br/><br/>Through teaching, research and collaboration, we’ll prepare you for shaping the fashion industry of the future.