Course Overview

This course requires both strong commercial understanding as well as theoretical knowledge. Fashion buying will prepare you for a wide range of roles within the global fashion industry by developing in-depth design and buying expertise, and by gaining knowledge of the product lifecycle and critical path, current trends, selection, costing, and promotion. In this programme you will learn about garment design, pattern cutting, prototyping, construction, and computer-aided design (CAD), while investigating materials, embellishments, and technical approaches. Academic professionals will nurture your professional practice through personal development planning, guided research and critical reasoning. Sustainability is at the core of this curriculum, and we will encourage you to become an agent of change by equipping you with a range of tools to work towards a more responsible future. The shift witnessed in the past years in fashion retailing from high street to online is driving exciting innovations, and you will develop the resilience and skills to respond to new directions in consumer demand. Our experienced academic teamwork alongside industry professionals to put your learning into context, ensuring that you are ready to take on the challenges of our rapidly changing industry.

Details
Course
BA (Hons) Fashion Buying with Design
Study Level
Undergraduate
Routes
  • 4 years: 1 year International Foundation or Year Zero + 3 years degree study
  • Pathway IYZ Art and Design, IFC Art and Design
Study type
Degree
Study mode
Full Time
Tuition fee
From £10,600
Scholarships
Start Dates
  • January
  • September
  • November
Campus
De Montfort University – Leicester Campus, Leicester
Entry Requirements
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