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.
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
Applications are closed for Autumn 2026
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
Interested in doing an internship after your Spring semester? Check out our Fashion Business Semester With Internship
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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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.
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.
*From Autumn 2027 the Fashion Public Relations and Fashion Marketing in the UK electives will merge into Fashion Influence, Marketing and PR (3 US credits / 12 UK credits / 6 ECTS)
Students applying for this course need to be over 18. They are expected to have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or equivalent.
An example of one of your written pieces of work is required for this course. You will need to upload the written work in the Supporting Information area of the application form.
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.
Study abroad for 13 weeks on the UAL Spring Semester programme, followed by a 5-week creative internship in London. The Fashion Business Semester at London College of Fashion (LCF) offers a dynamic study abroad experience that combines world-class education with the vibrant energy of London, one of the fashion capitals of the world.
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