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This advanced fashion management course, which combines undergraduate and postgraduate studies, prepares graduates for a career in supply chain, merchandising, financial management and people management in the global fashion industry.
MSc Strategic Fashion Management takes place over either four or five years, depending on whether you take the opportunity for an optional placement year in industry or study abroad. The course provides a systematic study of a range of applied sciences and industry operations in a global context. In order to be awarded an MSc you must accumulate 480 credits in total with 180 credits at level 7.
The course is based at High Holborn. Find out about the local area, including Lincoln’s Inn Fields and Clerkenwell, in our local area guides on the Student Life pages.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI). Graduating students may receive a CMI Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management and Leadership in addition to their degree.
The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA) is the world’s leading, and largest, professional body in this field. MSc Strategic Fashion Management is accredited by CIMA, providing students with the opportunity to graduate with a dual award: their degree and the CIMA Certificate in Business Accounting (Cert BA). Achieving the certificate enhances graduate employability and provides a direct entry route to a CIMA professional qualification.
A course for those seeking a high-flying career in supply chain, merchandising, financial and people management in the constantly changing and challenging global fashion industry.
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As an Integrated Masters award, the MSc Strategic Fashion Management is a credit based undergraduate course with integrated postgraduate progression which provides a systematic study of a range of applied sciences and industry operations in a global context. The course will be either four or five years in duration, depending on whether you take the opportunity for an optional placement year in industry or study abroad. Integrated Masters awards combine undergraduate and postgraduate study and lead to a taught Masters award. In order to be awarded an MSc you must accumulate 480 credits in total with 180 credits at level 7.
This course is designed to respond to the needs of the complex and highly competitive global fashion industry. Fashion businesses of all sizes, from luxury to value operators need graduates who are well placed to respond effectively to the constantly changing business context; who can rise to challenges and exploit opportunities. Fashion businesses must develop a strategic response to continual global economic change, sustainability agendas and technological developments in order to retain their competitive advantage and all need competent graduates who can contribute to their success.
This is the only integrated MSc course in the UK for Strategic Fashion Management, thereby bringing a current and innovative dimension to both undergraduate and postgraduate provision. This course started in 2011 as the successful and innovative MSc International Fashion Management, one of the first integrated Masters courses within UAL. This course is run by the Fashion Management team drawing on the input of subject expertise from tutors across the Fashion Business School.
The curriculum emphasises financial literacy, data analysis and the application of statistical models as a means to solve problems and make informed decisions. You will develop a solid grounding in both theoretical and practical approaches to supply chain, merchandising, financial and people management, whilst appreciating the significance of reacting and responding effectively to the constant changes and challenges in global supply and demand. Key features of the course include an opportunity to study a second language at an introductory level for business purposes and an opportunity to obtain credit-bearing work experience.
Throughout the course, you will be guided to apply the underlying theoretical principles of fashion management to the fashion industry. The course provides an approach to learning that encourages you to work autonomously and creatively whilst enabling you to develop confidence in becoming a reflective independent learner, strategic thinker and decision maker.
There are many opportunities to work with and meet industry experts throughout the course by networking with our regular industry speakers and participating in industry-led curriculum projects.
You may wish to take advantage of the optional placement year between Year Two and Year Three of the course. This placement could be in the UK or overseas and may include a combination of international study and work experience. Successful completion of this year will give you an additional qualification, the Diploma in Professional Studies.
The course makes full use of London College of Fashion’s relationships with international companies operating in the UK and the University’s links with educational institutions in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA, such as Mod'Art International In Paris, Amsterdam Fashion Institute In the Netherlands, Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Australia and Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in New York.
Managing in the ever- changing and global economic and business climate requires a broad range of knowledge and skills to match the expectations of tomorrow’s international fashion industry. The course builds your knowledge and skills and culminates in a Masters project which requires you to produce a body of work through independent study that demonstrates a high level of research, advanced critical and analytical skills, an innovative approach to problem-solving and an ability to work in collaboration with the fashion industry.
The course will enable you to acquire a range of transferable skills which will support your personal, professional and academic development. Throughout the course you are supported in career planning sessions enabling you to make contacts and build relationships within the fashion industry before graduation. You will be exposed to a broad range of career opportunities and so graduates will be readily employable in logistics, supply chain, merchandising, marketing and a variety of other management roles.
The breadth and nature of the disciplines studied demand contact with subject experts with relevant industry experience and the college provides access to a range of learning resources such as the specialist fashion library and EMAP archives at LCF, which are used by both academics and professionals from the fashion industries.
The academic year for this course is divided into Block 1 and Block 2.
Block 1 is of 15 weeks’ duration from late September to February. In accordance with the University timetable, there will be a four week holiday in December.
Block 2 is also of 15 weeks’ duration from mid-February to the end of June with a four week holiday for Easter.
Travelling across London
The renowned London College of Fashion library is at our John Prince’s Street site, and you will need to travel to this site, and possibly others, during your course to use the library, which is open seven days a week in term time, and for tuition and special events.
The Introduction to Fashion Management unit introduces you to your course and its subject specialism as to effective learning and studentship at undergraduate level. It will orientate you to the practices and knowledge-base needed to understand your discipline and help you to develop your skills for independent & collaborative learning, reflection and your own self development. Students come from many diverse educational backgrounds and a part of this unit will enable you to reflect on your own background and on how that shapes the way you approach your course.
The Principles of Business unit will provide an introduction to the business environment of the global fashion industry. You will be introduced to a wide range of technological, consumer, legal and ethical factors alongside the opportunity to study in depth fundamental micro and macro-economic concepts. A range of analytical techniques and skills will also be introduced to underpin your later studies.
The Marketing Management unit provides you with the opportunity to explore marketing principles and management in a world where customers’ needs and behaviours are constantly evolving, the economy is unpredictable, competitive pressure is a constant factor and technology is continually developing and advancing. You will evaluate the current market position of a specific fashion business and present viable marketing and communication strategies in the form of a marketing plan.
The Financial Management unit serves to introduce you to the financial environment and the operations of financial markets relevant to global fashion businesses. It explores how fashion managers can effectively use different sources of finance. You will learn the basic principles of financial accounts and how the accounts of small businesses are prepared to support your learning on other units. You will also learn to apply this knowledge to the analysis of the financial statements of public companies. You will be introduced to the principles of management accounting and the application of costing, pricing and investment appraisal techniques in making decisions and controlling fashion businesses.
The Product Management unit will examine the breadth and complexity of fashion production management within a modern global supply chain environment by reviewing the activities and processes involved in the creation of a product range. The unit identifies via a linear process map, the journey from the creation of fibres to the presentation and promotion of product to the consumer and includes the demonstration of theoretical and practical approaches to the subject. The unit will contribute to future study, by developing your knowledge and understanding of the forms and functions of product management within the context of different fashion organisations.
Better Lives
London College of Fashion, UAL (LCF) is a leader in fashion design, media and business education. We have been nurturing creative talent for over a century, offering courses in all things fashion. We encourage students to examine the past and challenge the present. To have inventive, assertive ideas that challenge social and political agendas. We give students the skills, opportunities – and above all, the freedom – to put those ideas into practice. By leading the way in fashion design, business, and the media, we influence culture, economics and our society.
This unit will provide you with a solid understanding of LCF’ core values and how they connect to your practice. As part of this unit you will explore diversity, social responsibility and sustainability, themes which you will then apply to a selected project. At this stage the emphasis is on how you apply your thinking across these important themes to your practice. Your thinking is more important than a finished piece of work at this point.
Fashion can change lives. Through teaching, specialist research, and collaborative work, this unit will get you thinking differently. We want you to use fashion to examine the past, build a sustainable future and improve the way we live. That’s why we call this unit ‘Better Lives’.
The Business Analytics unit continues the investigation of a sustainable global supply chain and trading fashion product using business analytics in multiple business environments both online and offline. You will review the activities and processes involved in the trading of a product range and consider the levers available within different business models to optimise trading.
The People Management unit will introduce you to key theoretical approaches to organisational behaviour, corporate culture and people management. You will develop your knowledge and understanding of approaches to people management practice in the context of the competitive environment in which fashion companies operate. You will develop an appreciation of the importance of managing human resources as a key competence to support sustainable competitive advantage. You will also be given the opportunity to apply this theory to your own career goals and learn how to operate as a fashion industry professional. This practical element will support you in securing an internship opportunity for the following Period.
Language and Culture for Business unit will provide you with a broad overview of differences in working practices across global cultures by introducing key concepts that apply to international fashion, business and employment. This will include practical development of your communication skills in a second language appropriate to a fashion business context. The language study will support your preparation for optional internationally recognised language examinations. The opportunity to familiarise yourself with a foreign language has become increasingly important in the context of the global economy. Many jobs will require you to visit different parts of the world, whether it is to attend a conference, supervise production, source materials, or to evaluate potential markets. Even a working knowledge of the essential differences in culture and language and the ability to recognise key words will give you clear advantage in the workplace.
The Industry Experience Project unit gives you the opportunity to put into practice the operational theory and business principles you have covered in your studies to date. In this unit you will operate in the professional environment. You will be supported to pro-actively secure a fashion company with which to undertake a period of work experience. Prior to the start of this work experience period you will negotiate with them an appropriate brief for your project. You will need to ascertain the business needs and objectives of your client in order to provide actionable recommendations. Execution of the project while working in the business will allow you to relate academic theory to practical business operations.
The Digital Skills for Fashion Business unit will give you the chance to experiment with several types of digital media. You will be able to choose those which suit your communication style. The content of this unit largely comprises of reflection on your personal skills development during this period of practical experience in the fashion industry. You will be supported to develop your presentation skills with a variety of media.
The Diploma in Professional Studies (the Diploma) is a University of the Arts London Award for a period of professional placement of at least 30 weeks duration. The placement is undertaken after successful completion of stage 2 of the four-year Bachelor’s degree or a five-year integrated Master’s degree. The 30 weeks must be completed in full.
The Diploma in Professional Studies aims to:
There is flexibility to combine a placement in industry either in the United Kingdom or overseas (of at least 20 weeks) with a period of studying abroad (of at least 10 weeks). It is recommended that the placement in industry be with one organisation for a minimum of 30 weeks (if you are not undertaking a period of studying abroad) to benefit fully from your placement experience. In exceptional circumstances more than one placement in industry can occur to meet the minimum requirements for the award of the Diploma. During the placement, your academic studies continue through the compilation of a written report and reflection, which focuses on the opportunities and challenges relating to the professional placement. This not only continues the development of your study skills but also allows the ongoing development of your research, analytical and evaluative skills.
The Researching Consumer Behaviour unit will introduce you to theoretical concepts of consumer behaviour, investigating how cultural, social, personal and psychological factors affect buyer behaviour. You will have the opportunity to develop your practical research skills by conducting a research project exploring an aspect of consumer behaviour. Specifically you will learn how to interrogate secondary sources, how to select and design a range of primary research methods, and how to analyse research findings to unearth consumer insights for managerial implications. This unit will support the development of your practical skills of research which gain increasing importance as you progress through your degree.
The Luxury Brand Management unit is focussed on the luxury fashion industry. With the increasing globalisation of fashion brands, a knowledge and understanding of international market structures, including entry, distribution and development strategies is essential for fashion managers. This unit will enhance your analytical and planning abilities in developing appropriate brand management strategies.
This unit aims to explore traditional and contemporary models and theories in corporate strategy and apply these in the context of the global fashion industry. In a constantly changing business environment, market conditions, business structures and culture are important considerations.
The Corporate Finance & Risk Management unit provides the opportunity to gain a sound theoretical and practical appreciation of risk management concepts from a global business perspective. You will gain in depth knowledge of the management challenges of risk evaluation and mitigation in the global fashion industry. This unit will take a traditional perspective giving you an understanding of corporate finance risk management but you will also consider wider definitions of risk from environmental disaster and its impact on supply chains to reputational risks of brand damage.
Building on Fashion Product Management, the Advanced Operations Management unit will require you to use your business skills and knowledge to respond to a challenging operational brief set in the global fashion industry. The unit will provide you with the necessary professional tools of project management, analysis, problem solving, negotiation and decision making. The challenge will encourage you to use these tools to provide innovative and creative solutions to business scenarios based on limited and dynamic information. An important philosophy underpinning the unit is the need for you to make a significant individual contribution to an overall team effort which reflects the operations of many global fashion businesses.
The Advanced Research Methods unit is designed to support the design of the research proposal for your MSc Final Major Project. This unit develops advanced research skills and enhances your skills of quantitative and qualitative analysis acquired in prior units. In order to achieve individual and original results by the end of the course, your studies must be underpinned by sound research methodologies. You will be expected to consult a wide range of specialist resources. From initial ideas discussed at preliminary workshops, you are able to review and revise your focus in line with developing interests synthesised from your work within the specialist units of your MSc course. A staged process of development and review culminates in the presentation of a research proposal for assessment.
The Strategy, Innovation & Disruption unit looks at contemporary issues of innovation and disruption affecting the global fashion industry. It will provide you with an opportunity to study in detail current issues which may inform areas of further investigation of relevance to the writing of your MSc Final Major Project. This unit aims to develop your understanding of change within the fashion industry from a global perspective and the resulting business models and areas of focus emerging in response to changing socio-economic trends, innovative technologies and disruptive economic and management priorities.
The MSc Final Major Project is an important piece of work central to achieving the course aims, which will provide an opportunity for you to demonstrate your knowledge, skills and application of strategic management in the global fashion industry. The project will afford you the opportunity to undertake a rigorous piece of work that will synthesise practical and academic issues addressed during the course and which are important considerations for global fashion managers. The development of the major project is supported by the Advanced Research Methods unit and the other specialist units you have studied. Project topics are expected to be wide-ranging and concerned with issues that focus on strategic and operational management implications for international fashion businesses. For those students who wish to collaborate with a specific organisation, a project can be negotiated that has practical outcomes for the organisation whilst meeting the requirements for the MSc.
All students are advised to set up a profile on portfolio.arts.ac.uk, UAL’s new portfolio platform, which can be done at any point during your time at LCF and will last for up to 12 months after graduation. This platform is often used to source student work for promotional use on the website, social media and for print and can be a great way of getting your work seen. You may also be asked to have a portfolio profile for the selection process when it comes to degree shows.
Dr Emmanuel Sirimal Silva is course leader for the Integrated MSc in Strategic Fashion Management and senior lecturer in Quantitative Methods. He holds a BSc (Hons) Economics and Actuarial Science (2011) and MSc. Risk Management (2012) from the University of Southampton, PG Cert Academic Practice in Art, Design and Communication from UAL, and PhD Statistics (2016) from Bournemouth University (BU) in UK. Emmanuel is also a fellow of the Higher Education Academy. Since joining the Fashion Business School in 2015, Emmanuel has been responsible for the evolution and enhanced integration of quantitative methods within the curriculum and supervises the quantitative research components of all MSc final major projects. In recognition of his contribution to teaching and learning, Emmanuel was awarded a 2017 UAL Teaching Award. His research interest is in time series analysis and forecasting with singular spectrum analysis. Emmanuel has presented his research at several international conferences and has a portfolio of 30 published journal articles (with several ABS ranked 2*, 3* and 4* publications) with over 380 citations. Read Emmanuel's full profile here.
Liz Gee is associate dean for the fashion management courses at the Fashion Business School . Liz has been teaching financial management and corporate strategy at the London College of Fashion since 2006. Liz is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales and as a chartered manager, is a member of the Chartered Management Institute. Liz has fashion industry financial experience as treasurer of Debenhams plc and as a corporate banker with Barclays plc. A fellow of the Higher Education Academy, Liz completed her MA in Academic Practice at UAL in 2014 with a thesis on the pedagogy of enterprise and employability and recently received a UAL award for Teaching Excellence. Liz’s subject-related research interests lie in new funding paradigms for fashion businesses and she is currently writing several chapters of a textbook of Strategic Fashion Management. Read Liz Gee's full profile here.
Heather Pickard is the dean of the Fashion Business School. She is registered as a chartered manager with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI), which is recognised by Royal Charter as the professional body for managers in the UK. Heather has been involved with the fashion industry for over 30 years, having joined Topshop as a retail management trainee before moving over to head office and moving up the career ladder to the role of buying and merchandising controller. After working for several high street businesses, her career changed direction and she joined the University of the Arts London. Her teaching draws on management experience acquired in industry, and with a MA in Academic Practice, her research interests lie in supply chain and sustainability, student retention, achievement and employability. Read Heather Pickard's full profile here.
Francesca Bonetti is a lecturer in Fashion Marketing at undergraduate and postgraduate level at London College of Fashion, and a PhD researcher in marketing, consumer-facing technology and retailing with a focus on the fashion industry at The University of Manchester, Faculty of Engineering & Physical Sciences, School of Materials. She has teaching and research expertise in strategic fashion marketing, fashion marketing communications, digital fashion marketing, tech innovations and international marketing. Francesca has international industry experience in marketing communications and business development in the fashion and apparel sector, through which she developed an extensive knowledge of the international media landscape and internationalisation strategies. Currently consulting for fashion brands and retailers on retailing and wholesaling, communications strategies and the use of consumer-facing technology across retail channels. She was awarded her master’s degree in Marketing with distinction from the University of St Andrews in 2012.
Hannah Middleton is lecturer in Fashion Product Development and Buying. Hannah has worked as a fashion buyer for several well-known high street retailers, such as House of Fraser, Jigsaw, Dorothy Perkins, TK Maxx, JD Sports, Phase Eight. Hannah bought fashion brands but most of her years as a buyer have been spent working with designers and manufacturers, buying own label brands. Hannah also consults for small to medium sized fashion businesses. Her research investigates the buying role and the changing relationship between buyer and merchandiser. Hannah holds a PGCert in Academic Practice (MMU) and BA Hons Modern Languages & International Marketing (UNN).
Zoe Hinton is ecturer in Fashion Product Development and Buying. Zoe has extensive retail and head office buying and merchandising roles in high street fashion retailers including the Arcadia Group, House of Fraser and New Look. She has worked on multi-product brands across all retailers resulting in record sales, including mainstream womenswear, young fashion, petite, tall and maternity brands. Zoe launched new brands Petite & Tall for New Look in 2013. Zoe has been a lecturer for the past 4 years, for LCF Short Courses, LCF Fashion Business School and Conde Nast College of Fashion and Design. She is currently exploring the concept of digital learning alongside her continuing interests in fashion buying and product development. Zoe holds a BA (Hons) Fashion Design (De Montfort University, 2001) and a PGCert Academic Practice (UAL, 2016).
Johnny Martin FCA is Entrepreneur in Residence at London College of Fashion. He is professionally, The Numbers Coach – an experienced director who now passionately explains business numbers and jargon to help young businesses find their business model. He is a British Library Business & IP Centre partner and runs regular workshops, as well as being a mentor for the Royal College of Art Innovation Unit.
Kirsty Nevitt is lecturer in retail management/operations/strategy. Kirsty has worked in the fashion industry for over ten years as buyer and then a business development and innovation expert working for Harrods, Lyle & Scott and Gloverall in Europe, the USA and the Far East. Kirsty has extensive experience in fashion retailing from store management and retail operations to buying, merchandising and new business innovations. She is a graduate of Glasgow Caledonian University with a BA in Business and an MSc in Fashion Marketing. Her research interests lie in the future of fashion, with particular interest in how new technologies in both retail and product are engaging, converting and retaining consumers.
James Clark is a senior lecturer in buying and merchandising for a number of courses at London College of Fashion. He is the author of Fashion Merchandising: Principles and Practice (Palgrave). James Clark has lectured in buying and merchandising since 2007 and prior to that worked in numerous roles within UK fashion retail businesses such as Debenhams, Viyella and House of Fraser, with his last substantive position being that of head of merchandising. He has consulted with a number of brands including Gant and House of Fraser. Since joining UAL, James has taught on the BSc (Hons) Fashion Management, MSc Strategic Fashion Management and BA (Hons) Buying and Merchandising courses. As part of his academic work he has supported undergraduate students throughout their studies and is an established final year dissertation tutor. In addition to these activities, James has worked on behalf of the university in several countries including China, Korea, India, Russia, Dubai and Panama. He has also published his first academic book, Fashion Merchandising: Principles and Practice, to support his teaching and research interests. Read James Clark's full profile here.
Dr Affan Hameed joined the Fashion Business School at UAL in 2018 as a lecturer in quantitative methods. He obtained his BBA (distinction) with major in Finance at the Lahore School of Economics (2010), having studied under a four-year scholarship on merit. Thereafter, Affan completed his masters in Finance (distinction) at the Queen’s University Belfast (2011). In 2018 Affan was awarded a PhD. in Finance by the ICMA Center, Henley Business School at the University of Reading. He has interned in several roles such as operational analyst, investment analyst and accounts assistant at large financial institutions (JS Investments, Bank Alfalah, and Holiday Inn) and was also employed in the public sector as a statistical officer in Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service (NIFRS). Affan’s research interest lies in corporate governance and corporate finance. After his masters, Affan conducted hands-on lab sessions in Financial Econometrics at Queen’s University Belfast. During his PhD., Affan gained three years of teaching experience in the following modules: Corporate Governance, Financial Engineering, Securities, Options and Derivatives, and Mergers and Acquisitions. Affan also worked in various financial institutions including the Mergers & Acquisition Department at Mercer, London during his PhD. Currently, Affan teaches the areas of Quantitative Methods, Research Methods, Corporate Finance and Risk Management, and Principles of Business.
Dr Stine Hedegaard is a lecturer in Fashion Management and advisor on Sustainable Consumption and Sustainability Strategy Challenges. She has a background in consumer insights and for the past 10 years she has focused on the intersection of consumer insights and sustainability. She has substantial experience in the fashion industry, working for brands such as COS and H&M, and from her role as development director at Danish Fashion Institute. She holds a PhD in Organization and Management (Copenhagen Business School), an MSc in Social Psychology (London School of Economics and Political Science) an MSc in Psychology (University of Copenhagen) and a BSc in Psychology (University of Copenhagen).
Olga Mitterfelner is an internationally experienced Fashion Marketing professional and lecturer specialising in Strategic and Luxury Fashion Branding, Marketing and PR. Olga holds a BA in Fashion Design and Fashion Marketing and an MA in Textile Futures from Central Saint Martins. She runs a design and brand consultancy and a blog on ethical marketing (fashionblogga). Olga has worked in the fashion industry in Europe and Asia and is fluent in five languages. She is a member of the British Sociological Association, the Association of Dress Historians and an Associate and chartered member of the International Textile Institute where she is also part of the qualifications committee.
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One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications.
· A Level Passes at Grade C or above (preferred subjects include Business Studies, Maths, Economics, Science, Humanities and Modern Foreign Languages);
· Distinction, Distinction, Merit at BTEC National Diploma;
· IB Diploma 25 points equivalent to 120 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 300 old UCAS tariff points);
· 120 new UCAS tariff points (equivalent to 300 old UCAS tariff points) from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject;
· or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications;
· and at least SIX GCSE passes at Grade B or above, or grade 6 or above, including Maths, English and a Science.
The level required by the University for this course is IELTS 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in each skill. Please check our main English Language Requirements .
The course team seeks to recruit students who can demonstrate:
This might, for example, be demonstrated by: related academic or work experience; the quality of the personal statement, a strong academic or other professional reference; or a combination of these factors.
Applicants will be expected to evidence reasons in the application for:
Applications for 2019/20 entry for this course are now closed. Applications for 2020/21 entry will open in Autumn 2019.
This section includes all the information you need on how to apply and how your application is considered, and what happens next.
All application forms, personal statements and references are read and considered by the course team against the entry requirements and selection criteria listed above.
You should apply though UCAS – Universities and Colleges Admissions Service – and you will need the following information:
University code: U65
UCAS Code: WN31
Campus code: There is no Campus Code for this course.
We do not consider applications for Year 2 and Year 3 Entry for this course.
London College of Fashion does not accept applications for deferred entry. You should therefore apply in the year you wish to study.
We recommend you apply by 15th January for equal consideration. However this course will consider applications after that date, subject to places being available.
All application forms, personal statements and references are read and considered by the course team against the selection criteria listed in the Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria sections.
If you applied through UCAS the result of your application will be communicated to you via UCAS through UCAS Track. You will only receive further communication directly from the College if your application has been successful. This will be in the form of a full offer pack including details of accommodation, fees, and other important information.
Applications for 2019/20 entry for this course are now closed. Applications for 2020/21 entry will open in Autumn 2019.
This section includes all the information you need on how to apply and how your application is considered, and what happens next.
Applicants who will need a Tier 4 General Student Visa should check the Visas and Immigration page which provides important information about UK Visa and Immigration (UKVI) requirements.
All application forms, personal statements and references are read and considered by the course team against the entry requirements and selection criteria listed above. If you have achieved or expect to achieve the standard entry requirements you will be invited to attend an interview. Please note that not all applicants are invited to attend interview. When you have attended your interview we will advise you of your outcome.
There are three ways international students can apply to an undergraduate course at London College of Fashion:
You should apply though UCAS – Universities and Colleges Admissions Service – and you will need the following information:
University code: U65
UCAS Code: WN31
You can only apply to the same course once per year whether you are applying via UCAS, UAL Representative or using the UAL online application system. Any duplicate application will be withdrawn.
For further advice on how to apply please visit the UAL International Application page.
We do not consider applications for Year 2 and Year 3 Entry for this course.
London College of Fashion does not accept applications for deferred entry. You should therefore apply in the year you wish to study.
We recommend you apply by 15th January for equal consideration. However this course will consider applications after that date, subject to places being available.
Immigration History Check
Whether you are applying online via UCAS or through a UAL representative or direct application you will need to complete an Immigration History Check to identify whether you are eligible to study at UAL. Do be aware, if you do not complete the Immigration History Check we will not be able to proceed with your application.
Initial application check
All application forms, personal statements and references are read and considered by the course team against the selection criteria listed in the Entry Requirements and Selection Criteria sections. If the academic team wish to consider your application further, you will be invited to attend an interview either in person or via telephone where an international academic will look at your portfolio and ask you questions to establish your suitability for the course.
If you are successful at the interview stage you will be offered a place. Applicants are not guaranteed to be asked to attend an interview.
Please note that if you are unable to attend interview, the College may not be able to re-schedule.
If you applied through UCAS the result of your application will be communicated to you via UCAS through UCAS Track. If you have applied directly or through an agent, we will notify you through the UAL portal. You will only receive further communication directly from the College if your application has been successful. This will be in the form of a full offer pack including details of accommodation, fees, and other important information.
If the academic team wish to consider your application further, you will be invited to attend an interview either in person or via telephone where an international academic will ask you questions to establish your suitability for the course.
After you’ve submitted your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email providing you with your login details for the UAL Portal. We’ll use this Portal to contact you to request any additional information, including inviting you to upload documents or book an interview, so please check it regularly.
Once we’ve reviewed and assessed your application, we’ll contact you via UCAS Track or the UAL Portal to let you know whether your application has been successful.
Please note: the information outlined is an indicative structure of the course. Whilst we will aim to deliver the course as described on this page, there may be situations where it is desirable or necessary for the University to make changes in course provision, for example because of regulatory requirements or operational efficiencies, before or after enrolment. If this occurs, we will communicate all major changes to all applicants and students who have either applied or enrolled on the course. Please note that due to staff research agreements or availability, not all of the optional modules listed may be available every year. In addition, the provision of course options which depend upon the availability of specialist teaching, or on a placement at another institution, cannot be guaranteed. Please check this element of the course with the course team before making a decision to apply.
We will update this webpage from time to time with new information as it becomes available. In the meantime, if you have any questions, please contact a member of the course team.
£9,250
This applies for the 2019/20 academic year.
Tuition fees for undergraduate degree courses have been set at £9,250 per year for full-time study. This applies from the 2017/18 academic year, subject to changes in the law. Tuition fees may increase in future years for new and continuing students, in line with an inflationary amount determined by government. Please visit our Undergraduate tuition fees page for more information.
£19,930
This applies for the 2019/20 academic year.
In addition to tuition fees you are very likely to incur additional costs such as travel expenses and the cost of materials. Please read the information on our additional costs page. Please note that whilst membership of CIMA is paid by LCF at no cost to students, for this there is a fee of approximately £70 payable directly to CIMA to undertake an examination to complete the Certificate in Business Accounting. The course team provide tutorial support free of charge to support students who wish to prepare for the unit to complete the certificate.
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There are a number of scholarships and awards available to students on this course. Use our search tool to find out more information.
All of our undergraduate courses offer career development, so that you become a creative thinker, making effective contributions to your relevant sector of the fashion industry.
Graduates work in Supply Chain, Merchandising, Financial Management and People Management. They have secured positions with several companies, including Zara, Louis Vuitton, Chanel, Coach, Christian Dior Couture., Adidas, H&M, Arcadia, The Business of Fashion, Ted Baker, and Matchesfashion (to name a few).
Graduates have also secured employment outside the fashion industry with companies like BearingPoint, and Nielsen, and have also enrolled in PhD study programmes.
This fashion marketing course will prepare you for a successful career working in the global fashion industry in the specialised area of marketing.
College: London College of Fashion Level: Undergraduate
This fashion management course equips students with the skills required for a highly successful career in management in the global fashion industry.
College: London College of Fashion Level: Undergraduate
This fashion buying and merchandising course is for students who want to become successful buyers, merchandisers and trend forecasters working in the global fashion industry.
College: London College of Fashion Level: Undergraduate
