Fashion Business Semester
Course introduction
London College of Fashion enjoys a global reputation for its unique, specialist fashion business courses that challenge traditional concepts of the industry, positioning fashion as a critical driver of global economic growth. The program reflects LCF's commitment to cultivating responsible leaders and innovative thinkers, equipping students with the knowledge and skills to navigate the complexities of the modern fashion landscape while fostering sustainability and ethical practices.
During this intensive 13-week course you will:
- experience studying Fashion Business here at London College of Fashion.
- learn from tutors who are practicing in industry; benefit from access to specialist facilities at one of UAL’s six Colleges.
- meet like-minded individuals from around the world.
- get involved in UAL life through social events and activities.
- All courses are assessed and you'll receive a record of study at the end of the programme if you wish to request credit from your home institution.
Dates, deadlines and fees
Spring 2026
Dates: 19 January 2026 – 17 April 2026
Semester break is week beginning 2 March 2026
Applications for the 25-26 school year are now closed.
Autumn 2026
Dates: 7 September 2026 – 4 December 2026
Semester break is week beginning 19 October 2026
Application deadline: 15 May 2026
Fee payment deadline: 27 July 2026
Fee: £12,430
Spring 2027
Dates: 18 January 2027 – 16 April 2027
Semester break is week beginning 1 March 2027
Application deadline: 30 October 2026
Fee payment deadline: 7 December 2026
Fee: £12,430
Duration: 13 weeks
Class hours: Monday to Friday, class hours may vary
Credit value: Minimum of 12 US credits / 48 UK credits / 24 ECTS, maximum of 16 US credits / 64 UK credits / 32 ECTS.
Please note that some institutions may have a different credit equivalence, please check this with your home institution. For more information check our credits and assessments page.
Level: Beginners
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Course details
You will enrol on 3 mandatory units and then may select elective units, to total a maximum of 16 US credits / 64 UK credits / 32 ECTS. Delivered primarily at London College of Fashion’s Stratford location. Teaching locations are subject to change. Individual student timetables will be shared during the course induction week.
Mandatory shared course units
- Understanding Contemporary Cultures (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- London Cultural Studies (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Creative Histories (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Elective course units
- Commercial Buying and Product Development (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
- Fashion Styling (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
- Creative Visual Communication (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
- Fashion Entrepreneurship and Luxury Brand Management (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
- Creative Direction for Fashion Media (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
- Fashion Public Relations (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Visual Merchandising and Retail Design (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Fashion Marketing in the UK (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Trend Forecasting (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Social Media and Online Communication (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Fashion Drawing (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
- Sustainable Fashion (2 US credits / 8 UK credits / 4 ECTS)
Please read the course unit page for information on the individual units. Some course unit details, and schedules are subject to change as we continually make improvements to align best industry and educational practice.
Entry requirements
English language requirements
- Be from a majority English speaking country or;
- Have studied for at least 1 year at a university in a majority English speaking country or;
- An IELTS score (or equivalent) of 6.0, or above, with 5.5 in each of the components.
Academic requirements
Students applying for this course are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
Written work
An example of one of your written pieces of work is required for this course. You will be sent an email after submitting your application, asking you to submit this.
Study Abroad Award
2 Study Abroad awards are available per term to students on our UAL Study Abroad Semester.
We are looking for students who will create social media content and blogs of their time with us as a Study Abroad Student. In exchange, you will receive one award of £2,000 to your bank account after going through enrolment.
Deadline: 15 May for the Autumn term and 31 October for the Spring term.