Study location	United Kingdom, Bristol, City Campus
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	4 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA(Hons)
Course code	W2PF

Tuition fee	To be confirmed

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) Good grades in English 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: 169 (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. For guidance on what to include in your portfolio, watch our portfolio advice video Entry is based on portfolio and ability. Successful applicants are generally those with the strongest portfolios. The selection session will provide applicants with an opportunity to demonstrate their: - Communication, interaction and analytical skills - Critical engagement with the discipline/ profession/ programme area - Interest and motivation to study

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. courses.uwe.ac.uk/..n-with-foundation-year

Overview

BA(Hons) Fashion Communication is a creative interdisciplinary course based at Arnolfini, one of Europe’s leading centres for the contemporary arts.

Our staff are industry experts and have strong relationships with the fashion industry so you will benefit from regular input from fashion professionals.

Exceptional facilities and resources include industry standard digital media studios. Production and fabrication workshops offer a combination of traditional tools and the latest technology.

Discover approaches towards communicating and promoting fashion. Work with photography, drawing, digital media and film to explore ideas around fashion and its global dissemination.

Study and apply branding, market analysis and PR to your creative work and investigate the use of digital marketing strategies, future trends and technology’s role in fashion.

Apply new ideas through project development, which can include online marketing campaigns, web development, promotional films or publications. Demonstrate your creativity and fashion knowledge through an extended independent design project.

We work closely with industry specialists to keep the curriculum current and relevant to industry. Develop professional and entrepreneurial skills and participate in live briefs and collaborative projects with industry professionals.

Go on visits to factories and sector events where you’ll see the fashion industry in action. Gain valuable experience through professional practice and internships and graduate ready to take your place in the fashion industry.

City Campus is a creative powerhouse that spans the city of Bristol and is made up of Bower Ashton, Spike Island, Arnolfini and Watershed.

Showcase your work to talent scouts and potential employers at the final year Creative Industries Degree Show and graduate with an impressive portfolio of work.

Career opportunities

Choose from a variety of professions across the fashion industry. Potential careers could include fashion photography, styling, web-development, trend forecasting, fashion journalism, merchandising, photography, brand development, social media, events, marketing management and e-commerce.

Past graduates have gone on to work at Vogue, COS, Crack and i-D magazines, Company magazine, Burberry, Ted Baker, Kurt Geiger, Superdry and Urban Outfitters.