Fashion Cultures and Business

University of East London
Undergraduate BA (Hons) Full-time 3 Years ArtFashion, textiles, and jewelleryGraphic designProduct design

A-Level Entry

BBC

UCAS Points

112 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£24,000

About this course

Our fashion cultures and business degree will give you a broad knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of essential cultural topics within fashion culture and fashion business. You will develop a good knowledge of the influences and factors involved in design thinking and iteration by studying modules like:

  • Cultural appropriation and diversity and innovation

  • Storytelling and visual communication and brand identity

  • Fashion business and globalisation

  • Conceptual and historical theory and issues in fashion culture

    Studying fashion cultures and fashion business offers you a pathway into diverse creative sectors, including media, communication, and brand management. This degree gives you a deep understanding of fashion culture and diversity—highly sought-after skills that put graduates in an ideal position for the industry’s demands. With a blend of insights into both fashion culture and business, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle industry challenges and seize opportunities.

    Through valuable industry links with Fashion Roundtable, Fashion Minority Report, ASOS, and Nataak Media, you’ll connect with leading professionals and gain practical knowledge. Graduates have landed roles with organisations like Original Magazine, a multidisciplinary arts magazine, and others have launched their own ventures, supported by resources such as Alison Lowe’s guide on starting a small fashion business.

    Potential careers span a wide range, from diversity manager and innovation manager to art director, curator, and public relations manager. Whether working for established brands or creating your own, this course provides the knowledge and skills to thrive across many roles in the fashion industry.

  • Entry Requirements

    A-Level Grades BBC
    UCAS Tariff Points 112 points
    BTEC DMM

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    7125 Visual merchandisers and related occupations
    3422 Clothing, fashion and accessories designers
    3421 Interior designers
    5413 Tailors and dressmakers
    3553 Merchandisers
    3429 Design occupations

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Full-time
    Duration
    3 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    London
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Art, Fashion, textiles, and jewellery, Graphic design, Product design
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £24,000