BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media)
About this course
BA (Hons) in Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media), a design studies degree focused on digital communication strategies and brand promotion within the fashion industry. Core topics include Research Methods, Marketing, and Communication & Writing. Students may opt to undertake an optional year abroad during their studies. The course is delivered sequentially across six trimesters through six modules. The curriculum starts with foundational studies in modules such as It’s Fashion Darling! and Fashion Brand X, which introduce industry briefs and consumer marketing. Subsequent modules like Influence Me!!! and Planet 204 Creative Agency explore social media communication and simulated agency work environments. The final stages include It’s ALL about ME! and MARKETING ME… it’s a wrap!, culminating in a self-directed project and final sector outcome.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 points A level: Typical offer – BCC-BBC IB: 28 points
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What students say
Based on about 30 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 57%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 74%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 2%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 1%
- Wales: 8%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- It’s Fashion Darling!
- Fashion Brand X
- Influence Me!!!
- Planet 204 Creative Agency
- It’s ALL about ME!
- MARKETING ME… it’s a wrap!
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) at University of Chester earn?
The median salary is £21,000 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £32,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Design studies.
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) at University of Chester?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) at University of Chester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 129 UCAS points.
Does BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) at University of Chester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Fashion Communication Marketing (Social Media) at University of Chester?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.