Fashion Promotion and Communication BA (Hons)

Course Overview

In a fast-changing fashion market, which is being reshaped by new business models, emerging technologies and shifting consumer values, career paths in fashion promotion and communication have become an important facet. As the rise of the internet has transformed media, the industry has opened a plethora of opportunities beyond the fashion designer’s role, in areas such as visual merchandising, trend forecasting, styling and art direction, branding and fashion media.

Our BA (Hons) Fashion Promotion and Communication is aimed at ambitious, inquiring, creative individuals who are keep developing a career in the fashion industry. We are looking for applicants who have a strong interest in fashion, image-making, styling, digital media and how fashion could be communicated to an audience. You will need to be highly motivated and have a passion for the breadth of opportunities that fashion promotion and communication has to offer.

More placements, more choices

Bucks is a Placements Plus university. So, whatever degree you do, you can be sure there’ll be plenty of industry-relevant opportunities on offer, to help you get into your chosen field.

We’ll also prepare you for work beforehand, with special skills for work training, further boosting your CV, and building skills employers will value. In recognition of the value we place on these skills we have incorporated this experience into your study time.

Placements Plus is all about helping you get some valuable experience under your belt while you’re a student. To increase your choices later, and help you get the graduate-level job you want.

What are my career prospects

This course can help prepare you for a range of careers. These include; fashion stylist, fashion photographer or film maker, creative/art director, marketing, writing and journalism, PR, fashion branding, buying and visual merchandising.

How will you help me prepare for my future?

Throughout your time here we will support you to find your place within the industry. We will help you develop important skills and your ideas, helping you become an independent learner. You will be actively encouraged to develop your portfolio and to apply for internships during the University holidays.