University of Hertfordshire

FdA Visual Merchandising (Hertford Regional College)

University of Hertfordshire<a href=\, United Kingdom

Course overview

This programme will provide you with: An emphasis on personal development and employability within the creative industries. Outstanding connections to industry, including high profile live briefs and work placements from leading retail brands such as Selfridges, Harrods, Harvey Nichols, John Lewis, Marks & Spencer, Tesco and IKEA. An opportunity to gain a nationally recognised qualification in two years of full-time study.

Progression route to the final year of an appropriate honours degree programme at the University of Hertfordshire. What's the course about? Whether it is in a physical or digital space, successful visual merchandising is a key part of the marketing strategy for all major retailers.

It helps brands define their image, create positive customer experiences and ultimately dr

Key highlights

  • Live briefs and placements with brands like Selfridges, Harrods and IKEA
  • Emphasis on personal development and employability in creative industries
  • Progression route to the final year of an honours degree
  • Covers visual merchandising for both physical and digital retail spaces
  • Explores how merchandising shapes brand image and customer experience

Entry requirements

  • UCAS tariff points: 48 — 48 UCAS points\u202f IB - 48 points with a minimum of 1 HL subject at grade 4 or above (with the remaining points to come from a combination of HL, SL and Core).

Scholarships

  • Dannenberg Scholarship (BEng)

    £1,000 (or share of)

  • Jarvis Centenary Scholarship

    £5,000 (over three years of study: £1,000 in the first year, £2,000 each in the second and third years) with at least one site visit or period of work experience with Jarvis Homes

    Up to £5,000

  • Kurt Dannenberg Bursary

    £1,000 (or share of)

    Up to £1,000

  • Professor Peter Lines Scholarship

    Value: £1,000

    Up to £1,000

  • The Janice Ann McNaughton Bursary

    £3,000 (paid in the first year of study)

    Up to £3,000

  • The Judges' and High Sheriffs' Scholarship

    two students will be awarded £1,500 each

    Up to £1,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Visual Merchandiser
  • Visual Merchandising Manager
  • Window Dresser
  • Retail Display Designer
  • Store Designer
  • Exhibition Designer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £6,400

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Hertfordshire, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

Ready to start?

Book a free consultation and we'll map your fastest route to your place.

Apply Now
Download Free Guide