Employability
During your time at London College of Fashion you’ll be completely immersed in the world of fashion. We’ll work with you during your time with us to ensure that you’re ready for a career in this exciting industry in whatever direction you want to follow. From professionally recognised courses to industry networking opportunities and beyond, we work hard to give you incredible opportunities to make your dream career a reality.
Our location in one of the most important iconic fashion capitals in the world is also hugely valuable. By being based in London, you will have access to networks, contacts and placements that would not be possible anywhere else. With a history of over a century, we are at the heart of London fashion culture.
Industry
Our courses are developed alongside industry professionals, so you can be confident that you’re developing the skills and experience on your course that employers are looking for.
Our students are exposed to the industry from the very beginning of their time with us, both in and outside of the classroom. Guest speakers, competitions and live projects from brands and businesses are all elements of our courses and give you valuable experience to take into your future career.
Experience
Gaining professional experience whilst you study is an amazing way to start building the skills employers are looking for during your studies.
Many of our undergraduate courses offer the option of a Diploma in Professional Studies. This additional year between your second and third year gives you the chance to undertake a work placement, or even start developing your own business idea, as part of your course.
Dedicated support
As a student at LCF, you’ll benefit from a dedicated employability team, Graduate Futures from the very beginning of your course.
This invaluable service will help you prepare for your career with one-to-one support, skills workshops, online learning opportunities and much more. They can also help you in finding work placements and graduate jobs.
Learn from experts
Not only are our courses developed alongside industry professionals, they’re taught by them too. Our academics and technical support teams have and continue to work within the fashion industry, and they’ll share their invaluable experience with you.
That ensures that you’re getting the most up-to-date and relevant knowledge from experts in their field, further enhancing your studies with us.
News
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MA Strategic Marketing Graduate Masha Kaptilina
Taking her chances: how Masha Kaptilina used networking skills to secure an internship with CogX
LCF Graduate Futures encourages students to be brave and take positive risks when job searching, providing spaces for students to develop these crucial communication skills and make connections. We recently caught up with MA, Strategic Fashion Marketing graduate Masha Kaptilina who took advantage of this opportunity, securing her dream marketing internship with CogX.
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Photography by Eve King
From shop floor to producing shoots for Burberry: Raul Hijazi’s journey as a Creative Producer
LCF BA (Hons) Creative Direction for Fashion graduate and Creative Producer at HYPEBEAST, Raul Hijazi speaks about the highs and lows of his career.
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LCF x Hainsworth 2023 - Designs by Gabriella BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring students Mann, Onora Menekse and Enya Judge. Photography by James Rees.
Hainsworth & Sons collaborate with LCF's next generation of tailors
BA (Hons) Bespoke Tailoring students collaborated with luxury British textile manufacturer, AW Hainsworth & Sons, who worked closely with three final year students to develop their final collections.
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Six LCF students participate in the making of exhibition “China’s Hidden Century”
In collaboration with the British Museum and the Nissen Richards studio, six MA Costume Design for Performance students created shadow backgrounds for exhibition “China’s Hidden Century” at the British Museum.
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Exploring Fashion Sustainability: A Transatlantic Dialogue
London College of Fashion and LIM NYC College joined forces to host a thought-provoking transatlantic collaboration on "Fashion sustainability in the United Kingdom and the United States”. LCF student, Anabella Mohamud Mohamed writes.