BA in Fashion Management and Marketing
Richmond The American International University in London
Key Information
Campus location
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
3 - 4 years
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
GBP 14,500 / per year *
Application deadline
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* International | UK/EU: £9,250
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Introduction
The BA Degree in Fashion Management and Marketing is tailored to give our students the latest insights from the fashion industry and retail businesses. This programme allows students to gain a strong knowledge and expertise within other fields such as accounting, finance, marketing and operations applied to fashion management.
The degree gives students awareness and the know-how to conduct relevant market/consumer research and forecast trends. It also provides students with the necessary tools to be able to compile insights into consumer and fashion buyer behaviour.
We offer courses in functional areas such as fashion communication, fashion retail & merchandising, fashion product development, and luxury brand management, giving our students the opportunity to broaden their knowledge of the industry according to their personal interest.
This programme ensures students have an innovative and visionary approach as marketers. The academics and teaching methods support our mission to further develop students’ creative and analytical skills, to stand out in a competitive fashion marketplace. Graduates will acquire transferable skills such as teamwork and leadership – qualities that will make them progress in their career and gain access to top graduate schools worldwide.
Top 5 reasons to study this programme
- Learn how to identify and market the true value proposition of the products and services as well as conducting market/consumer research.
- Learn about consumer psychology in relation to luxury brands.
- Develop skills in trend-spotting, by applying the principles of fashion buying and merchandising.
- Gain practical insights into the fashion industry and global experience through internships in leading fashion cities such as London, Rome, Florence, Beijing, Shanghai.
- Contribute to the Richmond Fashion Society and write for our Magazine.
After you graduate
Career Paths
Luxury Fashion Brands Management, Retail Management, Marketing Research & Branding, Advertising, Fashion buying, Consultancy
In the workplace:
Ernst and Young, KPMG
Further Education
Parsons Design School – New York, UAL, Central St Martins, Harvard Kennedy School, London School of Economics and Political Science, SOAS, University of London, The MIT Sloan School of Management, University of Toronto
Career Support
We offer career support and advice through our Careers & Internships Office that will assist and guide you in your study choices to make sure you stand out from the crowd when you graduate. Through internships, you will gain business acumen, beneficial work experiences and transferable skills which will give you a competitive advantage in a fast-paced working environment. Work while you study across 5 continents through our partners Connect123 and CRCC Asia with destinations in Spain, Argentina, South Africa, China, Japan, Vietnam and Australia.
Study Abroad
All students at Richmond University have the opportunity to study abroad. You can either study at one of our campuses for a semester to a year or study overseas at any of our partner locations across the world giving you a unique experience.
Entry Requirements
A Level: 96 UCAS points
US High School Diploma (or equivalent): 2.5 GPA minimum (on 4.0 scale)
International Baccalaureate: 24 IB points (year 1) BTEC National Diploma: MMM.
Completion of Year 12-13 International equivalent secondary school qualification with a minimum grade average of grade C, including mathematics and English.
English Language Requirements (Non-Native English Speakers)
- IELTS 5.5 with 5.5 in each Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing
- TOEFL (IBT) 80+ overall with: Listening 17, Reading 18, Writing 17, Speaking 20
- Pearsons Test of English (PTE) 51
- Overall Cambridge English Scale score of no less than 168 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking.
How to apply
You apply directly using the Common Application ($50.00) or the Richmond One Line Application. In order to submit your application, you will need the following information:
- Details of your education history, including the dates of all exams/assessments.
- The email address of your referee who we can request a reference from, or alternatively an electronic copy of your academic reference.
- A personal statement – this can either be emailed as a Word Document or PDF or completed online.
- An electronic copy of your in process or completed high school (secondary school) transcript and graduation certificate.