Fashion Buying and Merchandising
Manchester Metropolitan UniversityManchester, United Kingdom
Course overview
Fashion Buying and Merchandising requires strong commercial and analytical foundations as the roles are key to the success of any fashion business. This course is designed to provide students with an appreciation of the fashion drivers needed to become a buyer and merchandiser in this complex, challenging retail world. The BSc (Hons) Fashion Buying and Merchandising course provides students with a thorough understanding of all aspects of the global circular supply chain.
This includes digital innovations, digital assets and virtual fashion, which are all key aspects of the future of the fashi
Key highlights
- Builds strong commercial and analytical foundations for fashion retail roles
- Covers all aspects of the global circular supply chain
- Explores digital innovations, digital assets and virtual fashion
- Option of a placement year or overseas study
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104-112 — 104-112 UCAS tariff points GCE A levels - grades BCC or equivalent Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma - grade DMM Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum 106 UCAS Tariff points UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma…
- A-level: BCC — or equivalent
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC National Extended Diploma
- Access to HE Diploma — Pass overall with a minimum 106
- GCSE: C/4 — to include English Language, English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — overall or 104 U
Scholarships
International Undergraduate Scholarships
£2,000 for each year of your degree.
Up to £2,000Sanctuary Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
The total package is worth up to £10,000 per year. Additional support is available for exceptional applicants.
Vice-Chancellor’s International Regional Scholarship
Value: 50% of tuition fees in the first year of study.
Up to 50% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Fashion Buyer
- Fashion Merchandiser
- Assistant Buyer
- Allocator
- Supply Chain Coordinator
- Product Developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £20,000 per year
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 Manchester Metropolitan University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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