Always wanted to know how to create a fashion magazine, turn your social media skills into an exciting career, plan a fashion show or predict consumer and lifestyle trends?
The BA (Hons) Fashion Communication course at Northumbria offers you the opportunity to explore the communication of fashion through images, experiences, film and the written word.
Addressing the visual, practical, intellectual and cultural demands of an ever-changing society and dynamic fashion audience, you’ll work on real-life creative briefs, giving you practical experience within an industry context.
Options for year-long work placements and study abroad will build your professional and entrepreneurial skills. Previous students have won prestigious national and international design and enterprise awards.
You will gain a broad range of skills to prepare you for a career in the dynamic industries that promote fashion from a course that boasts an impressive graduate recruitment rate.
Top Department - Northumbria is ranked 12th in the UK for Fashion & Textiles (Guardian University League Table, 2024)
Research Powerhouse - Art and Design at Northumbria is ranked 4th in the UK for research power (REF, 2021). This is a rise of 6 places compared to 2014.
Graduate Prospects - Art & Design at Northumbria is ranked 9th in the UK for Graduate Prospects (Times Good University Guide, 2024)
Student Rated - 100% of students studying Fashion Communication at Northumbria thought staff made their subject engaging and believed staff supported their learning and 93% studying Design believed they had chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth (NSS, 2023).
Discover why studying at Northumbria University is the right choice for you.
See other similar courses you may be interested in: BA (Hons) Fashion Design and Marketing
UCAS Code
WP29
Level of Study
Undergraduate
Mode of Study
3 years full-time or 4 years with a placement (sandwich)/study abroad
Department
Northumbria School of Design
Location
City Campus, Northumbria University
City
Newcastle
Start
September 2024 or September 2025
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112 UCAS Tariff points
From a combination of acceptable Level 3 qualifications which may include: A-level, T Level, BTEC Diplomas/Extended Diplomas, Scottish and Irish Highers, Access to HE Diplomas, or the International Baccalaureate.
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Subject Requirements:
There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
GCSE Requirements:
Applicants will need Maths and English Language at minimum grade 4/C, or an equivalent.
Additional Requirements:
A portfolio of creative design work is required. Get advice on preparing your portfolio here: www.northumbria.ac.uk/study-at-northumbria/coming-to-northumbria/portfolios-and-auditions
International Qualifications:
We welcome applicants with a range of qualifications which may not match those shown above.
If you have qualifications from outside the UK, find out what you need by visiting www.northumbria.ac.uk/yourcountry
English Language Requirements:
International applicants should have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.0 with 5.5 in each component (or an approved equivalent*).
*The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades in our English Language section: www.northumbria.ac.uk/englishqualifications
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UK Fee in Year 1: £9,250
* The maximum tuition fee that we are permitted to charge for UK students is set by government. Tuition fees may increase in each subsequent academic year of your course, these are subject to government regulations and in line with inflation.
EU Fee in Year 1: £18,250
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ADDITIONAL COSTS
This is a studio-based course and you will incur additional costs for art and design materials. You will be provided with a sketchpad/layout pad, pens, a steel ruler, craft knife, and cutting mat when you arrive, but may need to replace some or all of these annually (approx £20-30). There may also be a need to purchase an SD card (approx. £10). In terms of technology, you will be provided with an Adobe Creative Suite licence for use at university and at home. While we have some laptops available to borrow at university, as well as desktops in our Digital Commons areas, most students find it useful to have their own Mac or PC laptop capable of running Adobe Creative Suite. The cost for these can vary from a few hundred to a few thousand pounds. If you’re unsure about what to purchase, talk to your tutors. If you start working on your own laptop, you will need to consider the cost of backing up your work, either with an external HD or Cloud Service. Throughout the programme, and particularly in Final Year, you may incur external print costs, for example printed publications and documents. Budget for approx. £50 in first year, £75 in second year, £300 in final year (2 x copies of documents). Students’ final year projects are self-directed, and options are available for digital submissions in some cases, though these can also incur costs. Students often have the opportunity to take part in optional field study trips overseas; costs vary according to the destination. There are optional subsidised day study trips that may incur small personal costs eg meals, entry to museums etc. You may also incur exhibition costs for your final show such as travel, accommodation, etc. Participation in competitions in final year may also incur small entry fees (eg £30).
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