Study location	United Kingdom, Leicester
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA (Hons)
Course code	W224

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) CAE: 168 (with a minimum of 162 in each component)

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application. A relevant portfolio is required. Fashion Buying with Design BA (Hons) portfolio advice Portfolio

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. dmu.ac.uk/..ing-with-design-ba-degree.aspx

Overview

You will learn about textile materials and commercial garment production and develop CAD skills which will enable you to produce professional presentations. You will also be introduced to the roles and responsibilities within a typical buying office. You will be taught about the life cycle of a product from concept stage through to delivery on to the shop floor, and key aspects of trading. You will then build on this experience in the second year.

Programme structure

Year 1
Core Buying 1
Textile Materials 1
Fashion Communication (CAD)
Introduction to Fashion Design Technology
Design Cultures

Year 2
Core Buying 2
Textile Materials 2
Style and Colour
Design Cultures
Fashion Realisation
Language option

Year 3
Sourcing and Supply
Major Project
Collaboration with Industry
Language option

Career opportunities

This course is designed for students who are aiming for a career in fashion buying, and also offers broader career options which include fashion merchandising, visual merchandising, garment technology, sourcing, design, and fashion marketing. Students will be equipped to work in retail and the extended supply base.

Recent graduates have succeeded into careers at ASOS, Selfridges, Next, George, M&S, River Island, and Joules amongst many others.