Fashion Communication (with Foundation Year)

BA(Hons) Fashion Communication is a practice-led course developed to reflect the dynamic and fast changing pace of this exciting industry. Its interdisciplinary structure enables you to create engaging fashion stories and effective brand campaigns through a diverse range of media.

Why study fashion communication?

The fashion industry supports 1.3 million jobs in the UK and communication is a key part of this business. The industry is seeking emerging talent with a clear understanding of contemporary culture and fashion, and experience in creative problem-solving skills.

Our Fashion Communication course builds transferable skills through live briefs and professional practice, focusing on employability throughout.

You’ll research brands, trends and consumer behaviour, then develop strategies and creative campaigns across branding, styling, storytelling, still and moving image-making, art direction, graphics, marketing, traditional print and digital platforms.

You’ll gain software and immersive-tech skills while developing ethical, inclusive approaches and critically exploring the role of AI in contemporary communication.

Why UWE Bristol?

BA(Hons) Fashion Communication will provide you with all the key skills required by employers to create content and communicate effectively through a variety of digital and print platforms.

Based at the Arnolfini, in the heart of Bristol, you’ll be part of a tight knit community of expert staff, many of whom are fashion communication practitioners, alumni and visiting lecturers from the industry.

We're a member of the Graduate Fashion Foundation, which offers the chance to showcase work nationally and internationally.

Several Fashion Communication students were shortlisted across multiple Graduate Fashion Week 2026 award categories - reflecting the creativity, innovation and industry ready talent nurtured on the course.

Where can it take me?

As a Fashion Communication graduate, you'll be equipped with the hands-on skills and real-world experience you need to kick start your professional career in industry.

Previous graduates are now working as fashion editors, creative directors, art directors, content producers, social media/influencer marketing managers, PR executives, photographers, videographers, stylists, trend forecasters and visual merchandisers.

Our alumni have worked with brands such as JW Anderson, Burberry, Selfridges, BBC, DAZED, Loewe, ModusBPCM, Mytheresa, Purple Mountain Observatory, Ralph Lauren, Stylist and YOOX Net-A-Porter.

University is a time to try new things, meet new people and make new goals. With Clearing at UWE Bristol, you'll get the chance to take control of your future and choose an exciting path for yourself.

UWE Bristol offers over 100 professionally accredited courses, including Architecture, Accounting and Finance, Games Technology, Mathematics and Sport Rehabilitation. Whether you're studying an arts, business, healthcare or science degree, all undergraduate courses are designed with employability in mind. You can work a year in industry, study across the world, and get one-to-one careers advice on campus. It's no wonder an outstanding 89% of students find work or further study just 15 months after graduating (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2022/23, published 2025).

You'll also be studying in a top 10 most popular city in the UK (YouGov, 2026). With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol. With famous festivals, renowned galleries, lively nightclubs and independent restaurants right on your doorstep, you're guaranteed an incredible student experience in Bristol.

Your Future, Right Here. Study at UWE Bristol. Choose to do Clearing right.